On August 23, 2022, members of East Whiteland Township staff including, Fire and Police Department employees, met with volunteers of the #Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh USA (HSS) to celebrate the traditional Hindu holiday known as Rakṣā Bandhana (pronounced ruck-SHAH bund-HUN).
Hindus have traditionally observed Rakṣā Bandhana loosely translated as the “Protection Connection” as a holiday reaffirming the relationship between sisters and brothers. The sister ties a string known as a Rākhī (pronounced rah-KEY) around her brother’s wrist as a symbol of her love. Not only does the brother promise to protect his sister, but the sister’s Rākhī also protects the brother from life’s adversities. Since 2004, HSS has celebrated this holiday as “Universal Oneness Day”, broadening its scope from the family to the community with the simple idea that we should all love and protect each other.
They also presented a book,"Darshana: A glimpse into Hindu Civilization", to Township staff. HSS volunteers plan to meet again with Township staff soon for the #SewaDiwali (a give back to society initiative since 2018). HSS is looking forward to the partnership with East Whiteland Township. After the ceremony, HSS members and Township staff talked together while enjoying traditional Indian snacks.
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