New Delhi, Aug.13 (ANI): Prime Minister Manmohan Singh celebrated Rakshabandhan the festival that marks the bond between brothers and sisters, with school students and specially-abled children here on Saturday.
On the occasion of Raksha Bandhan, a sister ties Rakhi, a sacred thread, on the wrist of her brother as a token of love and wishes him prosperity and happiness.
On his part, a brother pledges to protect his sisters' honour and in return, offers some cash or gifts to her.
Children of various schools came to greet Singh and his wife Gursharan Kaur at their official residence in New Delhi.
They tied rakhis on the wrist of Singh.
Apart from school children, members of various voluntary organisations came and tied rakhi around the wrists of the Prime Minister.
The origin of Raksha Bandhan dates back to several centuries, to the era when an upper caste Hindu queen Rani Roopmati, in the course of a battle, sent a Rakhi thread to Mughal ruler Humayun, requesting protection from the enemy.
Emperor Humayun accepted the thread and honoured her request.
Since then, the tradition has continued in most Hindu families, particularly in northern, central and western parts of India.
Even though the festival is deeply rooted in ancient Indian tradition, the younger generation views it more as a time for family get-together. (ANI)
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