On Friday, 40 members of the Desai family gathered in Ahmedabad, traveling from Vadodara, Surat, and Mumbai to celebrate a festival together. This reunion underscores the importance of family connections and cultural traditions within the community, as members came together under one roof to honor their shared heritage.
On Friday, 40 members of the extended family gathered from Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Surat and Mumbai to mark the festival under one roof. The eldest among them was 75-year-old Kshitij Thakore, while one-year-old Navish was the youngest participant. “It has been about 20 years that we all gather for Rakshabandhan and share a meal together.
This simple gesture ensures that all are tied to their roots,” said Varsha Desai. Suketu Nagarvadiya, trustee of Jeevan Sandhya, said the visit brought warmth to the residents while also creating awareness about important safety issues. Ahmedabad: Every Rakshabandhan , the Desai family of Ambawadi follows an unwritten rule: no matter where they are, they return home to Ahmedabad to celebrate together. Alpa Desai added that several family members settled abroad also joined the celebrations virtually. Several NGOs in the city also marked the festival in public spaces by tying rakhis to commuters and urging them to take a pledge for safer driving. At various locations in the city, members of the Brahmin community observed the traditional janeu change ceremony. For many residents, Rakshabandhan also marked the beginning of a long festive weekend.