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Religion
Uttarakhand Village Isolated by 300‑Foot Gorge Celebrates Raksha Bandhan Alone
✍️ NDTV
🗓 28 Aug 2026, 05:34 PM
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A remote Uttarakhand village, cut off by a deep gorge, observed Raksha Bandhan in solitude as families remained isolated.
A small settlement in Uttarakhand found itself completely cut off after a 300‑foot‑deep gorge formed, severing road access and isolating the community from nearby towns. The natural barrier, which appeared after recent landslides, left the villagers without regular transport or communication links.
Despite the isolation, families in the hamlet marked Raksha Bandhan, the traditional brother‑sister festival, in a modest and solitary manner. Sisters tied rakhis on their brothers' wrists within the confines of their homes, while brothers offered simple prayers and promises of protection, aware that many relatives could not travel to join the celebrations.
Local authorities have dispatched rescue teams to assess the gorge and restore connectivity, but officials warned that repairs could take several days. In the meantime, the villagers rely on stored supplies and occasional radio updates, hoping the festive spirit will sustain them until normalcy returns.
Despite the isolation, families in the hamlet marked Raksha Bandhan, the traditional brother‑sister festival, in a modest and solitary manner. Sisters tied rakhis on their brothers' wrists within the confines of their homes, while brothers offered simple prayers and promises of protection, aware that many relatives could not travel to join the celebrations.
Local authorities have dispatched rescue teams to assess the gorge and restore connectivity, but officials warned that repairs could take several days. In the meantime, the villagers rely on stored supplies and occasional radio updates, hoping the festive spirit will sustain them until normalcy returns.