Devotion, festive rush mark Raksha Bandhan celebrations
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Jaipur: Shri Govind Dev Ji temple turned into a hub of devotion and colour Saturday as devotees tied rakhis to the deity to celebrate Raksha Bandhan. The temple saw a heavy turnout, with worshippers arriving in large numbers to seek blessings.
Across Jaipur, markets bustled with festive energy. Women thronged stalls selling rakhis priced between Rs 10 and Rs 300, along with sweets and coconuts, while many got mehndi applied, adding to the celebratory spirit. Shops in the Walled City were adorned with rakhi-themed decorations, attracting steady footfall.
The festival rush extended beyond markets to transport hubs. On Friday, Jaipur railway station and Sindhi Camp bus stand were packed, while Saturday saw a surge in women passengers on Roadways buses.
Special Raksha Bandhan trains and buses were operated by Railways and Roadways, yet the demand outpaced supply. Gandhi Nagar and Jaipur railway stations, along with Sindhi Camp, Tonk Road, and Transport Nagar bus stands, witnessed long queues of travellers heading home.
Adding a symbolic gesture, Railway Protection Force personnel tied rakhis to passengers at the station, promoting the festival's message of care and protection.
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