For NRIs living across the Gulf, Raksha Bandhan is being celebrated through couriered Rakhis, online orders and video calls. Community organisations and Indian diplomatic missions in Riyadh, Jeddah and Dubai also marked the festival, highlighting bonds that transcend geographical distance
Andhra Pradesh Governor S. Abdul Nazeer, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan greeted people on Raksha Bandhan. They highlighted family bonds, women’s safety and empowerment, while former Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy also extended greetings.
Actress and politician Kangana Ranaut celebrated Raksha Bandhan with her brother and shared pictures from the family gathering on Instagram. She also posted a heartfelt message, praying for his health, prosperity and happiness while wishing everyone on the festival.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and BJP National President Nitin Nabin extended Raksha Bandhan greetings, highlighting the festival's message of love, mutual trust and sibling bonds while stressing cultural values, family ties and respect and empowerment for women
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Union ministers Kiren Rijiju and Nitin Gadkari extended Raksha Bandhan greetings, highlighting the festival's message of love, trust and sibling bonds while stressing the importance of preserving cultural heritage and family values
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Animated film Mahaprabhu Jagannath will release across India on August 28 on Raksha Bandhan and Balaram Jayanti. Produced by ELE Animations, the film explores the world of Lord Jagannath and marks the studio’s first theatrical feature from its Sanatan Universe
Telangana Postal Circle has launched Ganga Jal bottles sourced from Gangotri and special Rakhi Post Envelopes for the festive season. Ganga Jal will cost Rs 30, while Rakhi envelopes are priced at Rs 15 each across selected Post Offices
