Brother President Murmu and Prime Minister Modi send Raksha Bandhan greetings, highlighting the protective bond
Celebrating the Sacred Bond of Raksha Bandhan
Raksha Bandhan, a traditional Hindu festival, is celebrated on the full moon day of the Shravana month (August 9, 2025), marking a day dedicated to the love and bond between brothers and sisters.
This ancient festival, deeply rooted in Indian culture, has been celebrated for centuries and is mentioned in Hindu religious texts. Sisters tie a rakhi—a sacred thread—around their brothers’ wrists, symbolizing their prayers for the brother's well-being and the brother’s lifelong promise of protection in return.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, among others, extended their heartfelt greetings on this special occasion.
Rajnath Singh emphasized that Raksha Bandhan is not just about the purity of the rakhi thread, but also a symbol of the commitment to honor, protect, and ensure the happiness and prosperity of sisters. Prime Minister Modi conveyed best wishes to the nation, emphasising the festival's significance in strengthening the bond between siblings.
The festival transcends mere family ties to embody broader values of love, loyalty, and moral duty. One famous story highlights how Draupadi’s rakhi tied to Krishna prompted him to protect her during her disrobing in the Kaurava court, symbolizing the festival’s theme of protection beyond biological relations.
In return, brothers offer gifts as a symbol of love and care for their sisters. The festival also provides an opportunity to preserve India's rich cultural heritage and moral values, according to President Murmu. She urged citizens to pledge towards building a prosperous India where every woman feels safe and empowered to contribute to national development.
President Droupadi Murmu extended her heartfelt greetings on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan, describing it as a symbol of the unbreakable bond of love and trust between siblings. She prayed that Raksha Bandhan becomes a source of joy and enthusiasm in everyone's life.
Raksha Bandhan symbolizes a sense of protection, reminding us of our duties towards our loved ones. On this day, brothers promise to protect their sisters from harm of any kind, reinforcing the spirit of love, duty, and protection that the festival embodies.
In conclusion, Raksha Bandhan combines ancient ritual traditions, mythological stories, and cultural values to affirm a social and spiritual bond symbolizing protection, love, and duty between siblings and extended relationships. This year, let us celebrate this beautiful festival with love, respect, and gratitude, strengthening the bonds that unite us.
Celebrities often celebrate Raksha Bandhan with their siblings, highlighting its universal themes of love, protection, and duty. In a sea of general-news stories, the festival serves as an important reminder of our moral obligations and commitment to our families.
Despite the widespread coverage of politics, the values inherent in Raksha Bandhan transcend political affiliations, emphasizing the importance of cherishing our bonds with our siblings over all else.
