Rakhi festival is being celebrated with pomp across the country. The festival of Rakshabandhan symbolizes the love and bondage of brother and sister. On this day, the sisters tie a rakhi on the wrist of their brothers. In return, brothers give gifts as a symbol of love and care towards their sisters. Rakhi is a symbol of a sense of security. On Rakshabandhan, brothers pledge to protect their sisters. This year Rakshabandhan is being celebrated today i.e. August 9.
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Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami – Photo: ANI
Pushkar Singh Dhami
In Khatima, women tied a rakhi to Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami at his residence.
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Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant – Photo: ANI
Pramod sawant
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant celebrated Rakshabandhan at his residence in Sankhali.
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Bhupendra Patel – Photo: PTI
On the occasion of Raksha Bandhan, women tied a rakhi to Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel at Raj Bhavan in Gandhinagar.
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UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath – Photo: PTI
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath
On the previous day i.e. on Friday, a child tied a rakhi to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath during the closing ceremony of Kakori Train Action Centenary celebrations in Lucknow.