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Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off Raksha Bandhan and greeted the citizens on the auspicious occasion. He hoped that the festival would bring happiness, prosperity and success to everyone’s lives on Friday.
Narendra Modi celebrates Rakshabandhan
Continuing the annual tradition, the school girls visited the Prime Minister’s official residence at Lok Kalyan Marg 7. Young students tied ‘rakhis’ on the Prime Minister’s wrist.
Switch to Instagram. the prime minister shared photos and a video. In the video, students were seen tying rakhis. He was seen on video interacting with visitors, shaking hands and even giving them high-fives.
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Raksha Bandhan is a Hindu festival symbolizing the bond of protection between brothers and sisters. PM Modi remarked that he is deepening the bonds of affection and harmony while wishing happiness, prosperity and success for all.
Families celebrate Raksha Bandhan by having sisters tie rakhis on their brothers’ wrists, symbolizing love, protection and mutual responsibility, while brothers reciprocate with gifts and promises of protection.
On Raksha Bandhan 2026, the best time to tie rakhis is from 5:57 am to 9:48 am on August 28, with Purnima Tithi starting on August 27 at 9:08 am and ending on August 28 at 9:48 am.
Raksha Bandhan not only represents the bond between siblings but also extends to family, friends and society, emphasizing warmth, respect and mutual responsibility to support each other.
Instead of traditional gifts, families can consider stocks, health insurance or gold as long-term financial gifts during Raksha Bandhan that reflect the festival’s themes of protection and support.
“Happy Raksha Bandhan. May this auspicious festival bring happiness, prosperity and success in all your lives,” PM Modi wrote on X.
He also wished everyone on this occasion.
“Some unforgettable moments from the Raksha Bandhan celebrations at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg. May this festival deepen the bonds of affection and harmony. May it bring happiness and prosperity to all,” the PM wrote in the post.
“High-fives, smiles and more during the Raksha Bandhan celebrations at 7, LKM today,” he added.
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Students visit PM Modi
According to a report by news agency PTI, one of the young visitors also asked the prime minister what his childhood dream was. To this Modi replied, “Aap logo ko milna” (To meet you all).
Social media is currently abuzz with several visuals from the Raksha Bandhan celebration.
Raksha Bandhan is a Hindu festival that celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters.
On this occasion, sisters tie bright threads called rakhis on the wrists of their brothers. It is a symbol of their heartfelt prayers and wishes for their brothers. In return, the brothers reciprocate with thoughtful gifts and a promise to protect and keep them safe at all times.
Each day is observed in the month of Shravana, on the day of full moon or Purnima.
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Rakshabandhan 2026
While the full moon fast was observed on August 27 this year, Rakhi is celebrated on August 28 as per Drika Panchang.
Shubh muhurat and auspicious time for Rakhi 2026
Raksha Bandhan Bhadra will end before sunrise this year. According to Drika Panchang, the following are the best times for tying rakhi.
Raksha Bandhan thread ceremony time – 28th August from 5:57 AM to 9:48 AM
Duration – 3 hours 51 minutes
Purnima Tithi Starts – 27 August 2026 at 9:08 AM
Purnima Tithi ends – 28 August 2026 at 9:48 AM
