28 August,2026 06:31 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacts with schoolchildren during Raksha Bandhan celebrations at his residence in New Delhi on Friday. Pic/X
Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi on Friday celebrated Raksha Bandhan 2026 with schoolchildren at his official residence at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg, interacting with them and sharing moments of smiles and high-fives.
PM Modi shared a reel from the celebrations on his Instagram account, captioning it, "Hi5, smiles and more during today's Raksha Bandhan celebrations at 7, LKM."
The video showed him interacting warmly with schoolchildren and exchanging greetings with them during the festival celebrations.
During the interaction, one of the children asked the PM Modi about his childhood dream.
Modi responded, "Aap logon se milne ka", meaning that his childhood dream was to meet children like them.
The PM was also seen shaking hands and exchanging high-fives with the children. The youngsters could be heard laughing and giggling during the interaction.
Earlier in the day, PM Modi greeted people across the country on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan 2026 and expressed hope that the bond of love, affection, and mutual trust would remain unbreakable.
In a post on X, PM Modi wished people happiness, prosperity and success and described the festival as a celebration of the enduring bond shared between loved ones.
Raksha Bandhan is traditionally associated with the bond of love, affection and protection between brothers and sisters.
On the occasion, sisters generally tie colourful rakhis around their brothers' wrists and pray for their health, happiness and prosperity. Brothers reciprocate by expressing affection, giving gifts and promising to support their sisters through life's challenges.
The festival is observed on Purnima, or the full moon day, of the Hindu month of Shravana. This year, Raksha Bandhan is being celebrated on Friday.
As part of the traditional ceremony, sisters apply a tilak on their brothers' foreheads before tying the rakhi. Families also exchange sweets and gifts as they celebrate the occasion together.
Raksha Bandhan is primarily celebrated in India and Nepal and is observed during the Hindu lunar month of Shravana, which generally falls in August according to the Gregorian calendar.
(With inputs from IANS)
