Raksha Bandhan that celebrates the beautiful bond of brothers and sisters will be celebrated today in most parts of the country. Celebrations have already begun with sisters tying rakhis on their brother's wrist in the morning. Brothers in return pamper sisters with gifts and as the name 'Raksha' suggests promises to protect her always. As festivities have begun, Twitterati is sharing all types of funny and emotional Rakhi messages. From politicians, celebrities to commoners, everybody is greeting people on the occasion. Happy Raksha Bandhan Photos & HD Wallpapers for Free Download Online: Wish Happy Rakhi With These Beautiful GIF Images & Picture Messages

President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal were among the first to send Rakhi wishes on Twitter. Like always, some brands have also taken to social media with creative Raksha Bandhan posts. Actors, singers, musicians and other artists have also extended the festive greetings on Twitter. Raksha Bandhan 2018 Gift Ideas: 23 Budget-Friendly Unique Rakhi Gifts for Sisters of Every Type

Here are some of the tweets:

Raksha Bandhan with a healthy tweak in the celebrations

Aadhaar shows off their Bandhan!

PM sends Rakhi wishes to the nation

President Kovind greets the nation on the festival

Let's further strengthen the relation this Raksha Bandhan

The eternal bond!

Sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik observes the day by making a sand art

West Bengal Governor Keshari Nath Tripathi extended his wishes said, "The festival symbolises not only the deep love between a sister and a brother but also strengthens the support base of the relationship. All brothers and sisters observe the ceremony with affection, respect, faith and deep wish for mutual wellness.

In Surat, gold rakhis with faces of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani had become a rage ahead of the festival. 22-carat gold rakhis costing between Rs. 50, 000 and Rs. 70, 000 were being sold like hot cakes at a jewellery store in Gujarat. 24-carat gold sweets have also become popular in the city. A shop named 24 Carats Mithai Magic had been selling 'Gold Sweets' for Rs 9,000 per kg in Surat.

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