Raksha Bandhan is one of the most popular festivals in India. It signifies the bond between a brother and a sister. This year, the festival of love and affection was celebrated across the country on Sunday (August 26).
During the festival, a sister ties a rakhi on her brother’s hand and pray for his healthy and wealthy life. In return, the brother also wishes for his sister’s pleasant life, and gifts her goodies like dresses, chocolates, teddies and other gift items.
Indian cricketers also celebrated the auspicious occasion with their beloved sisters’ and posted special messages for them on the micro-blogging site Twitter.
Here are some of the tweets:
Throwback to fond memories with @bhawnadhingra2 Didi 😊
Wishing a very Happy #Rakhi to all the sisters around the world. #Rakhshabandhan pic.twitter.com/ZaBwuqaDNu— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) August 26, 2018
Today on Raksha Bandhan, I miss having my rakhi tied by you, just like every year. You are the best sister one could ask for!#HappyRakshaBandhan Apurva. pic.twitter.com/IrifM5pcpz
— Ajinkya Rahane (@ajinkyarahane88) August 26, 2018
Celebrating the wonderful inseparable bond that is Raksha Bandhan. With my lovely sisters Anju ji and Manju ji , I Ganju ji 🙂
Wishing you all a very #HappyRakshaBhandan pic.twitter.com/m8JBPYJjh3— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) August 26, 2018
An everlasting bond to always cherish! Wish you all a very #happyrakshabandhan❤️ pic.twitter.com/rApVSuoe0p
— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) August 26, 2018
Memories will always be there forever and the bond of love always grows stronger and stronger. #HappyRakshaBandhan, Tai! pic.twitter.com/c7S4tKMM1S
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) August 26, 2018
Foolon ka taaron ka sabka kehna hai dono hazaaaeron mein meri behna hai. Saari umar humein sang rehna hai. 🤗Love you both from bottom of my ♥ Thanks for always being there for me and your brother will always be there for the both of you!! #HappyRakshabandhan #lovemysisters pic.twitter.com/0KlfgMEYS9
— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) August 26, 2018
This #Rakhi day; I pledge to ‘Stand-by’ for each Fan of mine; who have always prayed for my well-being. Essence of #Rakshabandhan @circleofcricket @Umeshnni @DelhiDaredevils @imcaptainJJ @BCCI @IAF_MCC pic.twitter.com/PgDfD78oLV
— 𝕸𝖔𝖍𝖆𝖒𝖒𝖆𝖉 𝖘𝖍𝖆𝖒𝖎 (@MdShami11) August 26, 2018
Happy Rakshabandhan…make the most of what you have, till you have. Spread love and happiness. #picoftheday #sister #rakhi https://t.co/Zngf02Pp3g
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) August 26, 2018
The memories may fade away with time but the love and special bond shared will grow ever stronger with each passing day… #HappyRakshaBandhan to everyone.. pic.twitter.com/T1feGcK2CQ
— Surya Kumar Yadav (@surya_14kumar) August 26, 2018
Wishing everyone a Happy Raksha Bandhan Day🙏🙏🙏#RakshaBandhanDay pic.twitter.com/OHVT0VY0TY
— Vinod Kambli (@vinodkambli349) August 26, 2018
When brothers and sisters live miles away from each other, a simple thread keeps holding the affectionate relationship between them! Wishing you a very blessed and #HappyRakshaBandhan pic.twitter.com/IHfUsfvo7x
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) August 26, 2018
चंदन का टीका औ रेशम का धागा,
सावन की सुगंध औ बारिश की फुहार,
भाई की उम्मीद और बहन का प्यार,
मुबारक हो रक्षाबंधन का त्यौहार।। pic.twitter.com/3JSRMKilus— Parvinder Awana (@ParvinderAwana) August 26, 2018
Happy Rakshabandhan to everyone love u my little princess stay blessed always ❤️😘😊 pic.twitter.com/zbX8NvyDu3
— Rahul Sharma (@ImRahulSharma3) August 26, 2018
The sweetest bond is tied with love & blessings and it always brings in a lot of positive vibes. Wishing you all a #HappyRakshaBandhan pic.twitter.com/sWGAG3ji90
— Hemang Badani (@hemangkbadani) August 26, 2018
Happy Rakshabandhan to all. #ajayratra #happyrakshabandhan #family #sisters #fun #happymemories pic.twitter.com/pfHSPzGxZw
— Ajay Ratra (@ajratra) August 26, 2018
