Published 13:01 IST, August 15th 2019

Independence Day: R Madhavan’s son ties him Rakhi as family basks in triple celebration

R Madhavan's family had a triple celebration at their residence as apart from Independence Day and Rakha Bandhan, the Brahmin ritual of Avani Avittam was also conducted. His son also tied him a rakhi.

Reported by: Joel Kurian
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A striking feature about India over years has been how multiple festivals and events of national importance often coincide. August 15, 2019, this time, is commemorated t just for Independence Day, but also ar festival, Raksha Bandhan. But that was t all, R Madhavan informed that even Avani Avittam, a ritual among Brahmins, was also celebrated on same day. actor and his family expressed wishes to his fans for triple celebration, which also included his son tying Rakhi to him. 

Triple celebration 

Sharing a snap of his son Vedaant tying  rakhi to him, Madhavan wrote that his son did so because his sister had sent it to youngster. “When your son ties Rakhi to you because your Sister sent it to him . Ha ha ha .. WISH YOU AL A VERY HAPPY RAKSHA BANDHAN,”(sic) he tweeted. 

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reason why far-son were seen with only sacred thread on ir upper body is because y conducted rituals for Avani Avittam, a traditional practice houred among Brahmins.

‘Rang De Basanti’ star n shared ar photograph after rituals along with his far Ranganathan Seshadri as well and captioned, “Wish you all a very happy INDEPENDENCE DAY, RAKSHA BANDHAN AND AAVANIYAA VATTAM.” 

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Professional front 

Meanwhile, on professional front, Madhavan last featured in a cameo in his 'Tanu Weds Manu' director Aanand L Rai's 'Zero'. He is currently working on ‘Rocketry:  Nambi Effect’, based on story of former Indian Research Orgnisation scientist Nambi Narayanan, where he is t actor, but also director, producer and writer. actor had made headlines for resemblance with Narayanan.

12:42 IST, August 15th 2019