MEMBERS of a Swindon Hindu group celebrated an annual religious festival with community leaders. The Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh and Hindu Sevika Samiti marked Raksha Bandhan, which celebrates the duty of care and the obligation to serve those in need. Members say the value of community spirit and seeing society as one big family has proved necessary now more than ever. They showed their gratitude for the support and care that all key community leaders and armed forces services personnel have provided to keep communities safe. A Rakhi, a cotton thread that symbolises the universal connection to serve and protect each other, and a greeting card were presented to Swindon mayor Coun Garry Perkins, council leader David Renard, MP Robert Buckland and members of the armed forces.