New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today (August 11) celebrated Raksha Bandhan with young girls at his residence.
PM Modi celebrated this auspicious day with the young daughters of staff working at the PMO, including sweepers, peons, gardeners, drivers.
Pictures of the celebration was shared on the official Twitter handle of PM Modi. He wrote, “A very special Raksha Bandhan with these youngsters…”
A very special Raksha Bandhan with these youngsters… pic.twitter.com/mcEbq9lmpx
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 11, 2022
A video was also shared on the official Twitter handle of Prime Minister’s Office (PMO).
Earlier in the day, PM Modi extended greetings on the auspicious occasion of Raksha Bandhan.
He Tweeted, “Greetings to everyone on the special occasion of Raksha Bandhan.”
आप सभी को रक्षाबंधन की बहुत-बहुत बधाई।
Greetings to everyone on the special occasion of Raksha Bandhan.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 11, 2022
What is Raksha Bandhan?
Raksha Bandhan is that auspicious period of the year when the bond of brothers and sisters is celebrated. According to the Hindu rituals, on this day sisters tie a sacred thread-Rakhi on the brothers’ wrists and pray for their good and healthy life, while in return brothers shower them with presents and promises them to always be by their side.
Raksha Bandhan is celebrated every year in the Shravana month during full moon day or Purnima day. This year, this day is being celebrated on August 11 and on 12th as well.
