Raksha Bandhan 2026: President Droupadi Murmu, PM Narendra Modi extend ‘heartfelt greetings’, celebrate its significance

President Droupadi Murmu shared a heartfelt post on the occasion of Rakhsha Bandhan festival. Highlighting its significance as a festival symbolising protection, warmth and mutual responsibility among families and communities, she urged everyone to strengthen bonds and move towards a developed India. This greeting follows Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ‘heartfelt wishes’.

The caption to social media post on X states, “On the occasion of Raksha Bandhan, I extend my heartiest greetings to all Indians living in India and abroad.”

Droupadi Murmu in her Raksha Bandhan message stated:

"On the occasion of Raksha Bandhan, I extend my heartiest greetings to all Indians living in India and abroad.

The festival of Raksha Bandhan has been an integral part of our culture and tradition since ancient times The rakhi thread, tied around the wrist with faith has been regarded as a sacred bond of protection, known as 'Raksha Bandhan'. In many shlokas and mantras, we find the words "Rakshe, Ma Chala, Ma Chala". These words express the imploration, “May this bond of protection continue forever.”

Raksha Bandhan has become popular as a social festival in which sisters tie a Rakhi on the wrists of brothers and their siblings. This symbolises the feelings of warmth, respect and mutual responsibility not only between brothers and sisters but also among siblings, families, friends and the society. This festival reminds us that every relationship rests on the pillars of trust, sensitivity and mutual cooperation.

On this auspicious occasion, let us pledge to strengthen the bonds amongst our families and our communities. Let us march forward with thus spirit towards a Viksit Bharat."

PM Modi extends ‘heartfelt wishes’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday morning greeted people of the nation as he wished that the bond of love, affection and mutual trust symbolised by the festival remains forever unbreakable.

In a post on X, PM Modi wrote, “Heartfelt wishes on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan. May this sacred festival bring happiness, prosperity, and success into all your lives. May the bond of love, affection, and mutual trust remain forever unbreakable—that is my heartfelt wish.”

The auspicious Raksha Bandhan festival which celebrates brother-sister bond is observed on the full moon of the Hindu month of Shravana. This year, it is being celebrated on 28 August, Friday. On this day, sisters tie rakhi around their brothers’ right wrists, symbolizing the bond of protection, harmony, mutual respect, a sense of responsibility towards one another and celebrating the enduring love between siblings.

Meanwhile, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh emphasized the festival's cultural heritage and values and said, “Heartfelt greetings on the sacred festival of Raksha Bandhan. This festival, embodying the unbreakable affection, mutual trust, and deep bond between brother and sister, beautifully reflects our rich cultural heritage and values."