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Kalpana of Manali ties rakhi to 17-year-old Deodar tree, plants new sapling on Raksha Bandhan

Manali, Aug 9 (UNI) Amidst the celebrations of Raksha Bandhan, Manali’s Kalpana Thakur once again upheld her unique tradition — tying rakhi to a 17-year-old deodar tree she planted as a child. The gesture, she says, is both personal and environmental, a reminder of the life-saving role trees play in Himachal Pradesh’s fragile mountain ecology.
On Saturday, Kalpana arrived at Aleu Bihal after the auspicious time for the ritual, accompanied by her father, national award-winning environmentalist Kishan Thakur. After offering prayers, she tied Rakhi to the towering deodar, which she had planted at the age of three. “This tree is like my brother. I have nurtured it since childhood and will protect it all my life,” she said. She also planted a fresh sapling at the site, marking yet another bond for the future.
Kalpana, originally from Muling village in Lahaul-Spiti, believes that trees are vital for preventing soil erosion and landslides, disasters that Himachal has faced with increasing frequency during monsoons. “Roots not only hold the soil together but also give shade, shelter, and oxygen. Every citizen should plant and protect trees,” she added.
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