Raksha Bandhan, (the bond of protection) or Rakhi, or is a festival primarily observed in India and Nepal which celebrates the relationship between brothers and sisters.
The central ceremony involves the tying of a rakhi (sacred thread) by a sister on her brother's wrist. This symbolizes the sister's love and prayers for her brother's well-being, and the brother's lifelong vow to protect her.The festival is marked by the tying of a rakhi, or holy thread, which comes in many colors and designs, by the sister on the wrist of her brother.
The brother in return offers a gift to his sister and vows to look after her as she presents sweets to him. The brother usually presents his sister with an envelope filled with money however, other presents such as saris and clothing can be given.
The festival falls on the Full Moon Day(Shravan Poornima) of the Shravan Month of the Hindu Month of the Hindu Lunisolar Calendar.
Raksha Bandhan grew in popularity after Rani Karnavati, the Widowed Queen of Chittoor, sent a Rakhi to the Mughal Emperor Humayun when she required his help.
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