People across India celebrated Raksha Bandhan with vibrant rakhis, sweet delicacies and wide smiles, as they gathered to honour the bonds of protection and care. From tying rakhis on brothers' wrists to celebrating the festival with security personnel, the country witnessed the festive spirit in different forms on Saturday, August 9 (Pics/PTI, AFP)
Updated On: 2025-08-09 08:57 PM IST
Compiled by : Raaina Jain
A common festive element seen everywhere was the thali (plate) that included rakhis and other items for Raksha Bandhan rituals
Women tied rakhis on the wrists of Border Security Force (BSF) personnel at the Wagah Border Post, about 35 km from Amritsar
Rakhi, a sacred thread, embodies the essence of the festival and is a symbol of protection
In Bikaner too, BSF personnel celebrated Raksha Bandhan by tying rakhis
At an orphanage in Jammu, children tied rakhis on each other's wrists, deepening the meaning of the festival and reaffirming that the bond of protection and care extends beyond blood relations
In Jammu, an old age home also witnessed Raksha Bandhan festivities
Renowned sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik created a special Raksha Bandhan sculpture at Puri Beach in Odisha, urging people to opt for Indian crafts and local goods, including rakhis (Pic/Sudarsan Pattnaik on X)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other political leaders also shared glimpses of their Raksha Bandhan celebrations. PM Modi observed the festival at his residence, with school students and others tying rakhis on his wrist
President Droupadi Murmu celebrated the festival at Rashtrapati Bhavan with children from different schools and organisations
