Amit Shah, Nitin Gadkari wish people on Raksha Bandhan

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday extended warm wishes to the countrymen on the occasion of ‘Raksha Bandhan’, a festival symbolising the bond of love and trust between brothers and sisters.

“Heartfelt best wishes to all countrymen on the sacred festival of ‘Raksha Bandhan,’ dedicated to the unbreakable bond of love, trust, and commitment to protection between brothers and sisters. I pray to God that this festival becomes a source of joy and enthusiasm in everyone’s life,” Shah posted on X.

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The festival, celebrated across the country, holds deep cultural and religious significance. Marking the bond of affection between siblings, it is observed every year on ‘Purnima’ (the full moon day) of the Hindu month of Sawan.

On the occasion, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari also shared his heartfelt wishes on the social media platform, saying, “The festival of Raksha Bandhan is a symbol of the love, affection, and commitment between siblings. Heartfelt best wishes to all the countrymen on this sacred festival of Raksha Bandhan.”

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath too posted on X, “The sacred knot of affection, the silent vow of trust, the vibrant expression of the unbreakable love between brother and sister, heartfelt congratulations to the people of the state on Rakshabandhan! The delicate thread of the Raksha Sutra does not merely tie the wrist; it binds the soul. It weaves an eternal saga of dignity and intimacy in every era,” (translated from Hindi post).

‘Raksha Bandhan’ is especially revered in Hindu tradition as a symbol of love, trust, and protection.

The festival is marked by sisters tying a protective thread, known as Rakhi, around their brothers’ wrists, symbolising their prayers for the brothers’ well-being and the brothers’ vow to protect their sisters.

The celebrations include family gatherings, rituals, and exchanging gifts, reinforcing familial bonds.