PM Modi Celebrates Raksha Bandhan With Children At His Residence

Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated Raksha Bandhan at his residence, marking the occasion with children. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Union Minister Piyush Goyal also joined in the festivities. Singh observed the festival with school children and members of the Brahmakumari organisation, where young girls and women tied rakhis on his wrist and received his blessings.

Goyal celebrated at Vanijya Bhawan in Delhi, where he distributed gifts to children. Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Modi extended his greetings to the nation, highlighting the festival's role in strengthening the sibling bond. "Best wishes on the special occasion of Raksha Bandhan," he posted on X.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah also conveyed warm wishes to the nation, describing Raksha Bandhan as a celebration of the unbreakable bond of love and trust between brothers and sisters. In his X post, Shah wrote, "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."

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, in his X post, shared, "Heartfelt best wishes to all of you on the sacred occasion of Raksha Bandhan. This festival is not only about the purity of the rakhi thread but also a symbol of the commitment to honour, protect, and ensure the happiness and prosperity of our sisters. May this festival, a symbol of the love between brothers and sisters, further strengthen the spirit of protection within us - that is my prayer to God."

Raksha Bandhan, a traditional Hindu festival, celebrates the love and bond between brothers and sisters. On this day, sisters tie a rakhi around their brothers' wrists, and in return, brothers give gifts as a token of love and care, promising to protect them from any harm.

This year, Raksha Bandhan is being celebrated on August 9. The festival holds a deep cultural significance in India and has been observed for centuries. References to sisters tying rakhis for protection can be found in Hindu religious texts.

With PTI Inputs