Bollywood stars celebrate Raksha Bandhan with their families! Kareena Kapoor with Jeh, Alia Bhatt with Raha, and Neetu Kapoor were spotted at Randhir Kapoor’s house. Sara and Ibrahim Ali Khan, along with Soha Ali Khan, were seen outside Saif Ali Khan’s house, and Janhvi Kapoor ties a rakhi to a paparazzo.
20 August,2024 01:05 PM IST
The festival of Raksha Bandhan 2024 is being celebrated across India today. PM Modi too celebrated Raksha Bandhan with school kids. School kids were seen tying Rakhi to the Prime Minister along with having candid conversations with the PM.
19 August,2024 01:36 PM IST
India’s festival celebrating the bond of brother-sister love Raksha Bandhan 2024 is being celebrated in India today with a lot of fervour. Renowned sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik created sand art at Puri Beach to mark the occasion. Just like each year, in the Uri sector of Jammu & Kashmir, locals tied Rakhi and offered sweets to the Army personnel in Soni village along the LoC. BJP women workers and women from social organisations tied Rakhi to Tripura CM Manik Saha in Agartala. On the other hand in in Gandhi Nagar, Gujarat- Women tied 'Rakhi' to Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel.
19 August,2024 01:10 PM IST
In Gujarat, the state government is offering women a unique opportunity this Raksha Bandhan by providing free business stalls in Surat. As part of the initiative, Surat Municipal Corporation has allocated 101 stalls at no cost to women, generating 1010 direct jobs. Additionally, the government is supporting these entrepreneurs with loans ranging from Rs 10,000 to Rs 50,000 to aid in setting up their Rakhi stalls. The initiative also includes training through "Sakhi Mandal" to ensure women acquire essential skills for successful business operations. This effort aims to empower women and enhance their economic prospects during the festive season. A Rakhi seller said, “Govt is giving women like us to move forward in our lives. We get these kinds of opportunities in Rakhi Mela, and Navaratri Mela. We also get loans according to our need to purchase materials. Because of these stalls we get new recognition.”
18 August,2024 10:59 AM IST
India is a land of varied cultures and festivals. One among them is Narali Purnima, which is fondly celebrated by the fishermen community on the western coast of India each year on the same day as Raksha Bandhan. This day marks the fishermen's return to the sea after the period of the Monsoon and is celebrated to offer prayers for the safety of the fishermen in the sea. This day is also marked by fun rituals like ‘Nariyal Fodi’, dance programs and traditional activities. What is it like to experience this vibrant festival? Take a look
17 August,2024 06:04 PM IST
Raksha Bandhan 2024 is here to seal the bond of love between brothers and sisters. But do you know which Indian community helps shape this festival like no other? India’s Patwa community is known for their intricate thread work and it is the same art that has resulted in Rakhi making for generations. For the rakhi makers of the Patwa community, Rakhi making is their identity. While for others the festival of Raksha Bandhan is a one-day festive affair, for these artisans from the Patwa community, Rakhi making is their bread and butter which keeps them engaged 365 days a year. Mid-day’s Katyayani Kapoor met a few rakhi makers from the Patwa community at Mumbai’s Bhuleshwar. Take a look.
17 August,2024 11:38 AM IST
On the occasion of ‘Raksha Bandhan’, school children tied ‘Rakhi’ to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi on August 30. Raksha Bandhan is a traditionally Hindu annual rite that is central to a festival of the same name celebrated in South Asia. On this day, sisters of all ages tie an amulet called the Rakhi around the wrists of their brothers. They symbolically protect them, receive a gift in return, and traditionally invest in the brothers with a share of the responsibility of their potential care.
30 August,2023 05:09 PM IST | Mumbai
Women from Ahmedabad tied rakhi to PM Modi's cut out. One of the women tied a 30 gms gold rakhi to the cut out, with a shiv ling on it. The women expressed gratitude to the PM for protecting them.
29 August,2023 06:09 PM IST | Mumbai
This Raksha Bandhan, Midday conducted a vox pop with the public about movies and songs that remind them of their bonds with their siblings. They also asked participants about songs they would dedicate to their siblings, as well as the gifts they plan to give on Raksha Bandhan 2023. Watch the complete video to discover more!
29 August,2023 05:19 PM IST
Rakhi! The sacred thread that ties the beautiful bond between a brother and a sister holds a special place in our culture. Nurture your special bond with special Rakhis from Mumbai’s wholesale Rakhi market in Malad. From simple thread Rakhis to unique Rakhis and trending Rakhis, you can get everything here at unbelievable prices. Still thinking from where to buy Rakhis in Mumbai? This Raksha Bandhan 2023, come with us as we explore one of the biggest wholesale Rakhi markets in Mumbai.
28 August,2023 06:57 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
