The brother-sister bond transcends religions, cultures and boundaries and this love and affection was on display as India celebrated Raksha Bandhan on Monday. The social media space was filled with pictures of citizens flaunting rakhis tied around their wrists.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to Twitter to wish the nation in the morning.
रक्षाबंधन के पावन पर्व पर देशवासियों को बहुत-बहुत बधाई। Greetings on Raksha Bandhan.
More pictures from the Raksha Bandhan celebrations, attended by PM @narendramodi. pic.twitter.com/vjz1jSCybh
More greetings came from politicians and artists.
Sisters tied Rakhi to me on auspicious occasion of #RakshaBandhan pic.twitter.com/uJcFOqdtVu
On #RakshaBandhan let us all pledge to protect each other frm divisive communal forces & fight for rts & security of women, weaker sections
Sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik's creation on Puri beach took the opportunity to raise awareness of road safety.
Let all Brothers promise to their Sisters of Using Helmet Always. #Sisters4Change #GiftAHelmet .My SandArt at Puribeach.Happy #RakshaBandhan pic.twitter.com/n2Pc6mEcHr
Celebrities and sportspersons also tweeted pictures with their brothers and sisters.
A very Happy Rakshabandhan to everyone across the world celebrating, missing Didi and everyone at home today.😊#Rakhi #Rakshabandhan #Family pic.twitter.com/wGX9eRPZIv
Sister is a little bit of childhood that can never be lost. Happy #RakshaBandhan to all.My sister's Anju ji & Manju ji & me half Ganju ji :) pic.twitter.com/Z8Edz84Y9Q
We surprised @MohanShakti on the sets of #DancePlus3 for #RakshaBandhan celebrations.
Yes we sisters tie rakhi to each other☺️
Airs tonight! pic.twitter.com/xlvbxuf5mQChildren were seen tying rakhis to soldiers thanking them for being their protectors.
This #RakshaBandhan,let us ensure safety n dignity of every woman👩🏻
We breathe free in India due to the efforts of our brothers on borders. pic.twitter.com/7FzUOUW3jTJ&K: Local women and girls tying rakhi to Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) personnel at 15000 ft in Ladakh #RakshaBandhan pic.twitter.com/oeuBsyPpiL
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley shared pictures from his residence celebrating Raksha Bandhan, on Twitter and Facebook.
Celebrating #RakshaBandhan at residence, August 7, 2017 pic.twitter.com/IB4B9MC1wZ
A video about the widows from Vrindavan was carried exclusively across media channels. The widows prepared a collection of colourful rakhis seeking the Prime Minister's help for their welfare.
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