Raksha Bandhan, the sibling festival of Hindus, was celebrated across the country today with full fanfare.
New Delhi, Aug.28 : Raksha Bandhan, the sibling festival of Hindus, was celebrated across the country today with full fanfare.
Women and children congregated at Congress Chief Sonia Gandhi's 10, Janpath residence here, to tie Rakhis on her wrist. They also presented her with myriad gifts, including paintings and other artwork.
Many women and young girls also visited senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader L.K.Advani's Prithviraj Road residence to celebrate Raksha Bandhan. Children presented him with flowers and were given sweets and chocolates in return.
Meanwhile, sisters across the country tied "Rakhis" on their brothers' writs as a token of love and wished them prosperity and happiness. The brothers on their part gave them gifts and money and a promised to protect their sisters' honour.
Though mainly a Hindu festival, the occasion is celebrated by people of all religions.
ANI