As Raksha Bandhan nears, heartwarming scenes unfold across India

Women purchase 'rakhis' ahead of Raksha Bandhan festival, in Nagpur

Students tie handmade 'rakhis' to a tree ahead of Raksha Bandhan festival, in Thane

Students stand around a huge 'Rakhi' made by him, during Raksha Bandhan celebrations, in Nagpur

Widows display Rakhis, made by them, that will be sent to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in Vrindavan

Students show their 'rakhis' ahead of the festival, in Nadia

Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan being presented a 'rakhi' by the Ladli Behna Yojana beneficiaries in Sehore