AGARTALA, Aug 18 (TIWN): On the auspicious occasion of Rakhsa Bandhan. Women and children tied rakhi to BSF border guards with the thought that they constantly guard the safety of their nation.

Children to Women every one tied rakhis on the wrists of several jawans, who in turn pledged for their safety.

The idea was to boost the morale of the officers and jawans of the force deployed at the border who were unable to join their families on the occasion.

The occasion should make those on the other side of the border realise that the brother-sister bond in India is strong enough to thwart their nefarious designs.

No one can repay the sacrifices our soldiers make in adverse conditions, staying away from their families even during festivals. The gesture is just to make them feel that they are in our thoughts.

Rakha bandhan is a celebration of the bond of love between a brother and a sister. It is a day when siblings pray for each other's well-being and happiness. The brother promises to protect his sister from all evils, and a symbol of that is the thread/band that the sister ties around his wrist. 

Although it’s a customary ritual and siblings do it willingly, in reality it’s more about the emotions behind it. It’s considered a special day to show some sibling love. The festivities do not end with the tying of the rakhi.