Celebrating the Rakhi Bond: India in Pictures

Quick Summary

• Raksha Bandhan celebrations across India highlighted in vibrant events and unique expressions of cultural tradition.
• In Dharavi, Mumbai, women crafted colorful rakhis for the festival on Saturday, August 9, 2025.
• delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta celebrated Rakhi with students at her residence on Thursday, August 7, 2025.
• In Bengaluru and Surat, festive enthusiasm persisted as girls selected rakhis and students performed a concentric rakhi formation to mark the occasion.
• Padma Shri awardee Jamuna Tudu tied rakhi to trees in Jharkhand,promoting environmental awareness with her Jungle Bachao Committee on Friday,August 8,2025.
• Nature lovers in Visakhapatnam pledged to protect a historic banyan tree by tying rakhis during an event organized by Green climate Team earlier.
• Celebrations extended to law enforcement and defense personnel; RAF officers were honored with themed ‘Operation Sindur’ rakhis by women participants in prayagraj. Similar gestures were made toward BSF personnel in Jammu along with moradabad Rapid Action Force members.
• High-profile participation included Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath receiving a rakhi during an event commemorating Kakori Train Action centenary in Lucknow on Friday. Women also showcased Modi-themed rakhis ahead of festivities.
• Students created significant displays such as aerial views of large-scale ‘rakhis,’ including a notable instance from Ahmedabad depicting a massive 100-ft design.

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