Raksha Bandhan Celebrated Nationwide: Special Moments with Defence Minister and Transgender Community

Sadhvi Rithambara tied rakhi to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in Delhi, while the transgender community celebrated with West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu extended festive greetings to all. The festival of Raksha Bandhan signifies the deep bond between brothers and sisters.

Sadhvi Rithambara, founder of Param Shakti Peeth and Vatsalyagram, tied a rakhi to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday in Delhi, celebrating the festival of Raksha Bandhan.

In Kolkata, members of the transgender community marked the occasion by tying a rakhi to West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose. Earlier, Rajnath Singh also celebrated Raksha Bandhan with Usha Rana from Rashtriya Sainik Sansthan and students from Samvid Gurukulam Girls Sainik School at his residence.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the nation, expressing his wishes for happiness and prosperity. President Droupadi Murmu also extended her heartfelt greetings, emphasizing the festival's celebration of love and mutual respect between siblings.

Raksha Bandhan, a traditional Hindu festival, involves sisters tying rakhis around their brothers' wrists, who in return offer gifts. The festival is deeply rooted in Indian culture and has been celebrated for centuries, with mentions in Hindu religious texts.