New Delhi — Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked the festival of Raksha Bandhan with warmth and joy, celebrating the occasion with children at his residence in Delhi on Friday. The Prime Minister welcomed young visitors, who tied colourful rakhis on his wrist, symbolising the traditional bond of love and protection between brothers and sisters. The event carried an atmosphere of festivity and togetherness, with PM Modi extending blessings and heartfelt wishes to the children.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also joined the nationwide celebrations, spending the day with schoolchildren and members of the Brahmakumari organisation. Young girls and women tied rakhis on his wrist as he blessed them and shared warm greetings. Singh emphasised that Raksha Bandhan not only represents the sacred purity of the rakhi thread but also embodies a deep commitment to ensuring the happiness, honour, and protection of sisters.
Union Minister Piyush Goyal celebrated the festival at Vanijya Bhawan in Delhi, where he met children and distributed gifts. The day was filled with smiles, laughter, and expressions of gratitude, reflecting the essence of the festival’s message.
Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Modi conveyed his greetings to the nation via a post on X, wishing that the occasion strengthens familial bonds and spreads joy. Union Home Minister Amit Shah also extended his wishes, calling Raksha Bandhan a festival that celebrates the unbreakable bond of love, trust, and mutual protection between brothers and sisters.
Raksha Bandhan, a cherished Hindu festival, holds a special place in Indian culture. Traditionally, sisters tie a rakhi around their brothers’ wrists, and in return, brothers offer gifts and pledge lifelong protection. The festival has been observed for centuries and is deeply rooted in Indian history, with references in ancient Hindu scriptures. It symbolises not only familial affection but also the larger value of caring for and protecting one another within the community.
This year, Raksha Bandhan is being celebrated on August 9, coinciding with Shravan Poornima, a date that carries both cultural and seasonal significance in the Indian calendar.
