Raksha Bandhan is:
A Promise to Protect
Raksha Bandhan is an Indian festival that commemorates a centuries-old tradition in which a sister ties a ceremonial band on her brother’s wrist and prays for his protection and safety. The brother reciprocates with a pledge to be there for her whenever she needs him. A simple band, therefore, binds brothers and sisters in an inseparable bond. Much like this bond between brother and sister, we want to encourage a bond between drivers on the road; promising to drive distraction-free in order to protect each other and the community.
Distraction-Free Driving Awareness Day
Since the inception of the Raksha Walk in 2009, all Minnesota Governors proclaimed the day of our Minnesota walk as Distraction-Free Driving Awareness Day in the state of Minnesota.
Special Thanks to:
Our Sponsors…
- AAA of Minneapolis
- Cargill Corporation
- Federated Insurance
- Travelers
- Myslajek Limited
- NorthstarMLS
Our Partners…
- Minnesotans for Safe Driving
- Minnesota Safety Council
- Minnesota Office of Traffic Safety
- City of Eden Prairie
- Eden Prairie Women of Today
- Eden Prairie News
Our Dedicated Volunteers…
- We could not do anything without you!
- If you are interested in volunteering, please contact us at:
aspen@shreyadixit.org or
vijay@shreyadixit.org
Photos from Raksha Walk 2017
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