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

President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended their "heartfelt greetings" to Indian citizens on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan 2026, celebrating the festival's significance as a symbol of protection, warmth, and mutual responsibility within families and communities.

The festival, marking the bond between brothers and sisters, involves sisters tying a rakhi around their brothers' wrists, while brothers pledge to safeguard their sisters and often exchange gifts. This act represents love, appreciation, and the commitment to support one another. The festival, observed on the full moon of the Hindu month of Shravana, typically falls on August 28, 2026.

Mutual fund units can also be gifted to siblings, adhering to specific eligibility criteria and processes. The rakhi thread, tied with faith, signifies a sacred bond of protection, as reflected in ancient shlokas and mantras. Raksha Bandhan has evolved into a social festival, reinforcing the values of trust, sensitivity, and mutual cooperation among siblings, families, friends, and society.

The Prime Minister's wish for a "forever unbreakable bond of love, affection, and mutual trust" was echoed by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, who emphasized the festival's cultural heritage and values.