Barmer (Rajasthan):An unlikely friendship that blossomed at a COVID care centre in Rajasthan's Barmer, has transformed into a beautiful relationship on the occasion of Rakshabandhan.
Two families from Barmer - from different religions, set the perfect example of communal harmony as their kids celebrated the brother-sister bond on the auspicious occasion of Rakshabandhan.
Varsha Chauhan and Nisha Sheikh were recently admitted to a COVID care centre after they tested positive for coronavirus. At the centre, the two women bonded and developed a close friendship over the course of their treatment.
However, the friendship did not end when the two women recovered and were discharged, as they decided to transform their friendship into a familial relationship on Rakshabandhan.
'COVID friendship' translates into precious Rakshabandhan bond Since Varsha's three daughters had no brothers and Nisha's two sons had no sisters, the former reached the Sheikh household to celebrate the festival.
According to rituals, Varsha's daughter Roshni applied tilak on the foreheads of her two new brothers - Dilshan and Ishan, and also tied Rakhi threads on their wrists. In return, the brothers also gave a present to their sister.
"Since my daughters and I don't have any brothers, we used to go to the temple and tie Rakhis on Sai Baba's wrist. I'm very happy that my daughters have now found the love of brothers. Our rakshabandhan used to feel empty earlier, now we will celebrate every year," Varsha said.
Echoing similar views, Nisha said she was happy that her sons now have sisters, and hoped that such communal harmony continues in the country.
"I am very happy that on Rakshabandhan we have formed a new relationship. I hope that such Hindu-Muslim unity remains forever," she said.
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