Sisters tie sacred threads as Telangana marks Raksha Bandhan with joy and tradition

Raksha Bandhan, a festival celebrating the sacred bond between brothers and sisters, was observed with traditional enthusiasm across Telangana on Saturday. Women tied rakhis on the wrists of their brothers as a gesture of love and protection. Both CM Revanth Reddy and Governor Jishnu Dev Varma extended heartfelt greetings to the people.

Hyderabad: ‘Raksha Bandhan’, the festival symbolising the sacred bond between brothers and sisters, was celebrated with traditional fervour and gaiety across Telangana on Saturday.

As part of the celebrations, sisters tied ‘rakhis’ on their brothers’ wrists as a symbol of protection and affection.

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Telangana Ministers Danasari Anasuya and Konda Surekha, members of the spiritual organisation Brahma Kumaris, along with State Women’s Commission Chairperson Nerella Sharada and other women leaders, tied rakhis to Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy.

Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev Varma and Chief Minister Revanth Reddy extended their greetings to the people on the occasion.

In a message issued by Raj Bhavan, the Governor said, “This cherished festival symbolises the timeless Indian tradition of the sacred bond between brothers and sisters. May the thread of love tied on this day bind hearts with deeper affection and strengthen the immortal bond of togetherness.”

He added, “On this auspicious occasion, may all brothers shower their sisters with affection, care, and a promise of protection—not merely as a ritual, but as an enduring expression of love.”

రక్షాబంధన్ సందర్భంగా ఆత్మీయులు, సోదరసమానులైన వారందరికీ రాఖీ కట్టి కట్టాను.
అసెంబ్లీ స్పీకర్ ప్రసాద్ కుమార్ గారు, మంత్రులు పొన్నం ప్రభాకర్ గారు, కోమటిరెడ్డి వెంకటరెడ్డి గారు,టూరిజం కార్పొరేషన్ చైర్మన్ పటేల్ రమేష్ రెడ్డి గారు, మాజీ ఎంపీ మధుయాష్కి గౌడ్ గారు. pic.twitter.com/64eLGBDOEx

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