Raksha Bandhan 2015: Women, children tie rakhi to PM Narendra Modi

On the occasion of Raksha Bandhan, many women and children tied Rakhi to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Saturday.

Some more photos from the Rakshabandhan celebrations. pic.twitter.com/hSh6QfNpJX

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 29, 2015

This Hindu festival, which celebrates the love and duty between brothers and sisters, is primarily observed in India, Mauritius and parts of Nepal. It is also celebrated by Hindus and Sikhs in parts of Pakistan and by some people of Indian origin around the world.

On Raksha Bandhan, sisters tie a rakhi (sacred thread) on her brother's wrist, which symbolizes the sister's love and prayers for her brother's well-being and the brother's lifelong vow to protect her.