4 days ago
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- Economic Times
Khan Sir's Patna Raksha Bandhan: 15,000 sisters, colourful rakhis, and a 156-dish feast
Synopsis
Khan Sir's Raksha Bandhan celebration in Patna drew over 15,000 students. Young women tied rakhis to their teacher, whom they see as an elder brother. The event took place at SK Memorial Hall. Khan Sir arranged a feast with 156 dishes and gifted each student a course. The celebration fostered a sense of community among students away from their families.
Raksha Bandhan in Bihar's capital took on a grand, heartwarming twist this year when popular educator and YouTuber Khan Sir celebrated the festival with thousands of his students. Over 15,000 young women, many far from their own brothers and families, came together to tie rakhis to the teacher they affectionately call their elder brother. The scene — arms laden with bright threads, laughter echoing through the hall — quickly went viral, melting hearts across social media.
For many participants, the day offered comfort and connection that distance from family often denies. Travelling from different corners of the country, they gathered at SK Memorial Hall not just for the ritual, but for the sense of belonging. 'It is my good fortune that my students tie rakhi. We have to protect our rich culture,' Khan Sir told PTI.
He spoke of Raksha Bandhan as more than a yearly custom — calling it a thread of love, duty, and trust. Playfully, he added in a video clip, 'I am not able to raise my hand,' as hundreds of rakhis piled up on his wrists.
To make sure no one left without a memory, Khan Sir organised an elaborate spread — 156 different dishes — for his 'sisters.'
Each was also gifted a crash course worth ₹99, a symbolic token of appreciation. Between the teasing banter and shared meals, the event struck the perfect balance between joy and sentiment. His lighthearted quip, 'Now, how will we get up?' after the marathon rakhi-tying session, drew cheers and chuckles from the crowd. While many know Khan Sir for his viral lectures and down-to-earth teaching style, his annual Raksha Bandhan celebrations have become a tradition of their own. Year after year, he transforms the classroom into a cultural space where values and connections matter as much as lessons and exams. For students far from home, the occasion offers a reminder that family bonds can be built, not just born. This year's event, once again, left an imprint online — with admiration pouring in for his humility and the genuine affection between teacher and students.
