Nation Celebrates Raksha Bandhan: Leaders and Citizens Unite in Festive Spirit

Sadhvi Rithambara tied rakhi to Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, who celebrated with the President and students. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also observed the festival with students. Prime Minister Modi and President Murmu extended heartfelt greetings to mark the auspicious occasion of Raksha Bandhan.

Founder of Param Shakti Peeth and Vatsalyagram, Sadhvi Rithambara, tied a rakhi to Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan during Raksha Bandhan celebrations in Delhi on Monday. The Union Education Minister also marked the festival with sisters from Samvid Gurukulam Girls Sainik School, Vatsalyagram.

Earlier in the day, Union Minister Pradhan celebrated the occasion with President Droupadi Murmu at the Rashtrapati Bhawan. Pradhan shared his experience on X, saying, 'Shri@jayantrldand I accompanied students from across the country to celebrate Raksha Bandhan with Hon'ble President Droupadi Murmu. Grateful to Rashtrapati ji for blessing and guiding our students and making this Raksha Bandhan a special one for our young friends.'

Sadhvi Rithambara also tied a rakhi to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. Simultaneously, in Kolkata, members of the transgender community celebrated by tying rakhi to West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose.

Defence Minister Singh earlier celebrated with Usha Rana from Rashtriya Sainik Sansthan and students from Samvid Gurukulam Girls Sainik School at his residence. Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended warm wishes to the nation, praying for happiness and prosperity on the occasion. President Droupadi Murmu also conveyed her greetings, expressing that the festival fosters love and mutual trust between siblings.

Raksha Bandhan, deeply rooted in Hindu tradition, celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters. On this day, sisters tie a rakhi around their brothers' wrists, who in turn, offer gifts as symbols of love and protection. Historically, this tradition is mentioned in Hindu religious texts, symbolizing unwavering familial bonds. (ANI)

(With inputs from agencies.)