Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked Raksha Bandhan on Saturday by sharing the festival’s warmth with children at his Delhi residence, joining in a tradition that celebrates affection, trust and protection between siblings.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Union Minister Piyush Goyal also took part in separate celebrations in the Capital. Singh spent the day with schoolchildren and members of the Brahmakumari organisation, where young girls and women tied rakhis on his wrist and received his blessings. Goyal marked the occasion at Vanijya Bhawan, presenting gifts to children.
Earlier, Modi extended festive greetings to the nation, underlining the enduring value of Raksha Bandhan in binding families and communities together. “Best wishes on the special occasion of Raksha Bandhan,” he posted on X.
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah conveyed his wishes on the platform as well, describing the festival as “dedicated to the unbreakable bond of love, trust, and commitment to protection between brothers and sisters”. He added, “I pray to God that this festival becomes a source of joy and enthusiasm in everyone's life.”
Singh, in his message, reflected on the festival’s deeper meaning. “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,” he wrote, adding that it should strengthen the “spirit of protection within us”.
Raksha Bandhan, celebrated this year on August 9, is rooted in centuries-old Indian tradition. Sisters tie a rakhi around their brothers’ wrists, symbolising affection and a pledge of protection, while brothers offer gifts in return. References to the practice can be found in Hindu religious texts, underscoring its cultural significance.
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