President Droupadi Murmu extends Raksha Bandhan greetings

New Delhi [India], August 18 : President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday greeted people on the eve of Raksha Bandhan and said that Raksha Bandhan strengthens feelings of love and mutual trust between brothers and sisters.
In her message, the President said that Raksha Bandhan is a celebration of the unique bond between brothers and sisters, which strengthens feelings of love and mutual trust.
"On the auspicious occasion of Raksha Bandhan, I extend my warm greetings and best wishes to all fellow citizens.
President Murmu said that this festival goes beyond religious and cultural boundaries to symbolise the unity in diversity of our country.
"This festival strengthens our determination to protect the rights of women. May this festival nurture the spirit of harmony and love, and enhance the respect for women in society," she added.
Raksha Bandhan, commonly known as Rakhi, will be celebrated on Monday, August 19 this year. It is a traditional Hindu festival dedicated to the love and bond between brothers and sisters. On this day, sisters tie a rakhi around their brothers' wrists. In return, brothers offer gifts as a symbol of love and care for their sisters.
Rakhi symbolises a sense of protection. On Raksha Bandhan, the brothers promise to protect their sisters from harm of any kind.
Raksha Bandhan is a festival deeply rooted in Indian Culture and has been celebrated for centuries. Incidents of sisters tying rakhi around their brothers' wrists for protection are mentioned in Hindu religious texts.