Raksha Bandhan 2023: First 'Rakhi' tied to Lord Mahakal in Madhya Pradesh's Ujjain Temple
Also read: Raksha Bandhan 2023: Gadar 2 makers announce ‘buy 2 get 2 ticket’ offer for Sunnny Deol-starrer film Another devotee mentioned that women from abroad also visit the Mahakaleshwar temple to offer Rakhis to Lord Mahakal. “Women from abroad also visit the Baba Mahakaleshwar temple and offer Rakhis to Baba Mahakal," the devotee stated.
Raksha Bandhan is a festival that commemorates the bond between brothers and sisters. In Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir, school girls tied Rakhis to CRPF Jawans, while in Samba district, BSF Jawans celebrated Raksha Bandhan with school children.
Also read: Raksha Bandhan 2023: Here are Bollywood's ‘brother-sister duos’ celebrating sibling love in style On this day, sisters traditionally tie the auspicious thread known as Rakhi on their brother's wrist, signifying their love and care for their brother's well-being. In return, brothers offer gifts and make promises of everlasting protection and support.
This significant Hindu festival, which symbolises love and concern between brothers and sisters, is set to be celebrated on August 30 and 31 this year. The festival is being celebrated with great enthusiasm across the country.
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