Raksha Bandhan 2026: PM Modi wishes bond of love, affection and trust remains forever unbreakable

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended greetings to people across the country on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan wishing happiness prosperity and success for all and expressing hope that the bond of love affection and mutual trust remains forever unbreakableThe Prime Minister shared his message on social media platform X as people across India marked the festival which celebrates the bond between siblingsHeartfelt wishes on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan May this sacred festival bring happiness prosperity and success into all your lives May the bond of love affection and mutual trust remain forever unbreakablemdashthat is my heartfelt wish PM Modi saidBJP president extends greetingsBJP National President Nitin Nabin also extended his greetings on the occasion saying the festival strengthens cultural values and family bondsldquoHeartfelt greetings to all fellow citizens on the sacred festival of Raksha Bandhan This festival embodying the affection trust and vow of protection between siblings further strengthens our cultural values and familial bonds May this sacred occasion bring love joy and prosperity into everyones livesmdashthat is our heartfelt wishrdquo Nabin saidPolitical leaders across the country extended greetings as families gathered to observe the festival and take part in traditional rituals associated with Raksha BandhanRajnath Singh highlights safety and dignity of womenDefence Minister Rajnath Singh also conveyed his wishes describing Raksha Bandhan as a festival reflecting Indias cultural heritage and valuesHeartfelt greetings on the sacred festival of Raksha Bandhan This festival embodying the unbreakable affection mutual trust and deep bond between brother and sister beautifully reflects our rich cultural heritage and values It also inspires us to remain committed to the honor safety and dignity of women On this auspicious occasion I wish that our society becomes even more vigilant and sensitive towards the respect selfrespect and empowerment of women he saidRaksha Bandhan is traditionally associated with the relationship between brothers and sisters and symbolises affection trust and a commitment to support and protect one anotherFamilies mark the festival with traditional ritualsAs part of the celebrations sisters traditionally tie colourful rakhis around their brothers wrists and pray for their health happiness and prosperityBrothers in turn offer gifts and express their commitment to stand by their sisters through different phases of lifeFamilies also exchange sweets and gifts as part of the celebrationsA common ritual involves sisters applying tilak on their brothers foreheads before tying the rakhi The ceremony is often followed by prayers and family gatheringsFestival observed on the full moon dayRaksha Bandhan is observed annually on the full moon day or Purnima of the Hindu month of Shravana The date of the festival changes each year according to the Hindu lunisolar calendarThe festival is primarily celebrated in India and Nepal and generally falls in AugustThis years Raksha Bandhan is being celebrated on Friday with leaders public figures and citizens sharing greetings and messages highlighting the importance of family bonds affection and mutual supportFor many families the occasion also provides an opportunity for relatives to come together exchange gifts and reaffirm the bonds that form an important part of the festivals traditionsWith inputs from IANS