PM Modi Extends Raksha Bandhan Wishes to Nation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Saturday extended his warm wishes to the nation on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan, a festival celebrated to mark the sacred bond between brothers and sisters.

Taking to handle X, PM Modi said: “सभी देशवासियों को रक्षाबंधन की अनेकानेक शुभकामनाएं” (Best wishes on the special occasion of Raksha Bandhan).

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Raksha Bandhan, observed on the full moon day of the Shravana month in the Hindu lunar calendar, is a significant festival in India. The festival is marked by sisters tying a rakhi around their brothers’ wrists, symbolizing love, protection, and mutual respect.

The festival has deep roots in Indian culture and mythology, with stories like the bond between Lord Krishna and Draupadi showcasing the spirit of protection and care that Raksha Bandhan embodies.

Today, the festival is celebrated not just between biological siblings but also among friends and those who share a bond of care and loyalty.

On this day, families come together to strengthen bonds, exchange gifts, and share meals. The rituals involve sisters applying tilak on their brothers’ foreheads, performing aarti, and tying the rakhi, while brothers pledge to protect and support their sisters.