Raksha Bandhan festival was celebrated with traditional fervour and gaiety across Telangana on Monday. Sisters tied 'rakhis' to their brothers as part of the festival, signifying the brother-sister bond.
Shops selling Rakhis and also sweets shops have been doing brisk business in Hyderabad and other places in the
state since the last few days.
State Panchayat Raj Minister Danasari Anasuya, popularly known as Seethakka, AICC incharge of party affairs in Telangana Deepa Dasmunsi, Congress MLA Parnika Reddy, state women's commission Nerella Sharada and other woman leaders tied Rakhis to Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy.