Raksha Bandhan Rakhi, also known as Raksha Bandhan, is a traditional Hindu celebration that honours the tie between brothers and sisters. The event is held on the full moon day of the Hindu month of Shravana, which falls in August each year. "Raksha" refers to protection, and "Bandhan" refers to a link or tie. The name of the celebration alludes to the protection a brother provides his sister. Sisters wrap a decorative thread or bracelet called a "rakhi" around their brothers' wrists as a token of their love, care, and prayers for their well-being on Raksha Bandhan. In exchange, brothers give their sisters presents and frequently promise to protect and support them throughout their lives. The rakhi symbolises the sister's trust and the brother's promise to protect his sister. The holiday is not only recognised amongst biological siblings; it can also be observed between relatives, close friends, and even neighbours, symbolising the spirit of to...
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