Archive · 29 Aug 2026
Rakhi Pournami celebrations bring siblings together across united Warangal district
Rakhi Pournami is a festival celebrating the special bond between brothers and sisters.
In the united Warangal district, families celebrated it with happiness.
Sisters tied colorful rakhis on their brothers’ wrists.
They also applied tilaks and performed aarti.
Brothers gave their sisters sweets and gifts.
Many siblings who lived far away came together for the festival.
Public representatives and officials also joined the celebrations.
The festival reminded people of childhood memories, love and the importance of family.
Families across villages and towns in the united Warangal district celebrated Raksha Bandhan with festive enthusiasm.
Sisters tied rakhis, performed aartis and applied tilaks, while brothers offered sweets and gifts.
Siblings who had been separated for long periods reunited and celebrated together with their families.
Public representatives, officials and their relatives participated in the celebrations and exchanged greetings.
Leaders and officials highlighted sibling love, affection, trust, happiness, women’s security and equal opportunities.
- Who
- Families, siblings, public representatives and officials in the united Warangal district participated.
- What
- People celebrated Raksha Bandhan, also called Rakhi Pournami, by tying rakhis, performing rituals, exchanging sweets and giving gifts.
- When
- On Friday, during Rakhi Pournami.
- Where
- Across villages and towns of the united Warangal district, including Hanumakonda and Warangal.
- Why
- To celebrate and strengthen the love, affection, trust and closeness between siblings.
- Festival
- Raksha Bandhan, also referred to as Rakhi Pournami
- Location
- United Warangal district
- Celebrations
- Rakhi tying, tilak application, aarti, sweets and gift exchanges
- Participants
- Families, siblings, public representatives and government officials
- Warangal West MLA
- Naini Rajender Reddy
- Special worship
- Naini Rajender Reddy performed special pujas at Goddess Bhadrakali
- Social message
- TPCC vice-president Hanumandla Jhansi Rajender Reddy called for respect, security and equal opportunities for women