Raksha Bandhan is an auspicious occasion to celebrate the bond of love and responsibility between a brother and sister.
Raksha Bandhan is an auspicious occasion to celebrate the bond of love and responsibility between a brother and sister.
Raksha Bandhan which simply means 'the tie or knot of protection' is an ancient Hindu festival. On this day, the sister expresses her love and wishes for her brother's well-being by performing a Rakhi ceremony. The brother pledges to protect and take good care of his sister and also gifts a present to his sister to express his love towards her.
1. School students tying rakhi to Army soldiers
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On the eve of Raksha Bandhan festival, school students, tie Rakhi on the wrist of Army soldiers who remain on duty in the wake of recent incidents of violence following the agitation by Patel (Patidar) community demanding reservation. PTI
2. Transgender celebrate Raksha Bandhan with Pradeep Patwardhan
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Transgenders celebrate Raksha Bandhan by tying Rakhi to Marathi Actor Pradeep Patwardhan in Mumbai . PTI
3. School children celebrate Raksha bandhan in school
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Gurukul School children celebrate the festival of Rakshabandhan in their school in Surat . PTI
4. Woman tying rakhis on the wrists of BSF jawans
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Woman tying rakhis on the wrists of BSF jawans during the celebrations of Raksha Bandhan festival at Indo-Bangladesh International Border in Agartala. PTI
5. Narendra Modi celebrates Raksha Bandhan
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Women and Children from various segments of society tying ‘Rakhi’ to Prime Minister, Narendra Modi's wrist on the occasion of ‘Raksha Bandhan. PTI
