Faiths unite in Vadodara: Muslim girls apply Mehndi for Gauri Vrat devotees

An inspiring example of communal harmony, Gauri Vrat, and Vadodara was witnessed at Sayajibaug in Gujarat on Tuesday, where 51 Muslim girls from R&K Pandya School applied mehndi to Hindu girls observing the traditional festival. The annual initiative highlighted the spirit of Hindu-Muslim unity, bringing young students together to celebrate the occasion with mutual respect and togetherness.

Organiser Nishita Rajput said the first day of Gauri Vrat was marked by distributing dry fruits to girls at Kamati Garden. She said that every year, 51 Muslim girls from R&K Pandya School participate in the initiative by applying mehndi to girls observing the festival. She also said that, the younger generation is spreading a strong message of unity by not differentiating between people based on religion.

Meanwhile, student Aksha said they learned about the initiative at school, where Nishita Didi and her father invite them to participate. She added tha, every year, they come here to apply mehndi for girls celebrating Gauri Vrat.

Young girls and women prepare to observe Gauri Vrat, a five-day festival in which devotees fast and offer prayers to Goddess Parvati, while elaborate mehndi designs adorn their hands.