President Murmu extends Raksha Bandhan greetings, calls for strengthening bonds of trust

August 28, 2026 10:42 AM

President Murmu extends Raksha Bandhan greetings, calls for strengthening bonds of trust

President Droupadi Murmu on Friday extended heartfelt greetings to Indians in the country and abroad on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan, saying the festival strengthens the bonds of affection, respect, trust and mutual responsibility among people. In a post on X, the President said, “I extend my heartfelt wishes for the festival of Raksha Bandhan to all Indians residing in the country and abroad.” In another post, President Murmu highlighted the ancient cultural and spiritual significance o...

President Murmu celebrates Raksha Bandhan with students from across India at Rashtrapati Bhavan

August 10, 2025 3:00 PM

President Murmu celebrates Raksha Bandhan with students from across India at Rashtrapati Bhavan

President Droupadi Murmu celebrated Raksha Bandhan on Saturday by hosting students from schools across India at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, marking the festival that showcased the country’s cultural diversity and spirit of unity. Students from government schools, Kendriya Vidyalayas, Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas, Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas (KGBVs), as well as children with special needs representing various states and union territories, participated in the celebration. On the occasion, Pre...

Raksha Bandhan with Modi: Threads of Love, Legacy and Leadership

August 8, 2025 6:58 PM

Raksha Bandhan with Modi: Threads of Love, Legacy and Leadership

In India, few festivals evoke the sense of emotional bonding and sacredness like Raksha Bandhan. Traditionally celebrated between brothers and sisters, it is a day when a sister ties a rakhi—a sacred thread—on her brother’s wrist, praying for his well-being, while the brother vows to protect her. But in today’s ever-evolving socio-political and cultural landscape, the symbolism of Raksha Bandhan has grown deeper and broader. It is not merely about blood relations anymore—it is about tr...

Women in Amritsar send rakhis to PM Modi, thank him for ‘Operation Sindoor’

August 8, 2025 2:33 PM

Women in Amritsar send rakhis to PM Modi, thank him for ‘Operation Sindoor’

Ahead of Raksha Bandhan, hundreds of women gathered in Amritsar’s Lohri Gate area on Friday to send Rakhis to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a token of gratitude. The women praised his leadership and firm stance against Pakistan, specifically citing 'Operation Sindoor', which they described as a fitting response to acts of terror. The even saw participation from women across different walks of life. They referred to their Rakhis as a “thread of thanks” — a symbolic tribute to the prote...

Students tie ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ theme-based Rakhi to PM Modi

August 19, 2024 8:41 PM

Students tie ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ theme-based Rakhi to PM Modi

On the occasion of Raksha Bandhan, a festival that symbolizes the enduring bond between brothers and sisters, school students had a special interaction with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday. During the event, the students tied Rakhis to the Prime Minister, with a notable focus on a unique theme—'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' (One Tree in the Name of Mother). The students not only tied these environmentally-themed Rakhis to PM Modi but also engaged in discussions about their potential contribution...