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Raksha Bandhan (Hindi: रक्षाबंधन, Punjabi: ਰਕਸ਼ਾਬੰਧਨ, Urdu: رکشا بندھن the bond of protection), or Rakhi (Hindi: राखी, Punjabi: ਰਾਖੀ, Urdu: راکھی), is a festival primarily observed in North India, which celebrates the relationship between brothers and sisters.^[1][2] The festival is observed by Hindus, Sikhs, and Muslims.^[3][4][5] 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.^[6][7] The festival falls on the full moon day (Shravan Poornima) of the Shravan month of the Hindu lunisolar calendar.^{[6][8][9][10]} It grew in popularity after Rani Karnavati, the widowed queen of Chittor, sent a rakhi to the Mughal emperor Humayun when she required his help.^[5]


Wish a very Happy Raksha Bandhan.I cannot express how much I miss you.You are the greatest sister.I love you very much.


I liked your rakhi very much and the message written inside was touching.May this relationship live forever.Happy Raksha Bandhan.

I really wish you were here to tie the rakhi for me..We would have celebrated [...]

Wish a very Happy Raksha Bandhan.I cannot express how much I miss you.You are the greatest sister.I love you very much.

I liked your rakhi very much and the message written inside was touching.May this relationship live forever.Happy Raksha Bandhan.

I really wish you were here to tie the rakhi for me..We would have celebrated this occasion together..But wishing you Happy Raksha Bandhan.

Raksha Bandhan..time for me to realize each year that what a BIG MISTAKE I made asking God for a little sister like you.

Dear Sister..The memories may fade away with passing time but the love we share will only grow.Happy Raksha Bandhan.

You are the most precious stone in the collection wishing you very happy rakhi.

Brothers are like streetlights along the road,they don’t make distance any shorter but they light up the path n make the walk worthwhile.

sister in good times or bad ones,you’re ready 2 extend your help and support.Happy Raksha Bandhan.

sister is someone who is caring and sharing.sister can understand things you never said.Happy Raksha Bandhan. read more
Raksha Bandhan is one of the special occasions in India which celebrates the
eternal relation between a brother and sister. The festival is
celebrated on the full-moon day of the month of Sravana
which falls in the month of August. On this auspicious day
the sister ties a Rakhi on the hand of the brother as a mark
of love and honour. Rakhi threads are better known as
Dori. The festival is marked by the tying of a Rakhi or
Holy Thread by the sister on the wrist of her brother. The
brother in return offers a gift to his sister and promise to
look after her. The brother and sister traditionally feed
each other sweets. It is still celebrated today, and the
brother and sister have to treat each other well for the day.
Traditions Followed:
Preparations for the event, starts early in the morning with the members of the
family. Then the sweets and Rakhi threads are arranged. Sisters prepare the Thali for the
Puja. The Thali consists of rice grains, incense sticks, sweets, kumkum (vermillion) and
an earthen or metal lamp called diya. The first offerings of the day are made to the
deities of the family. Then Arti ceremony, a pious Hindu festival, is performed. After
completion of Arti the sister puts chawal and tilak on the forehead of the brother and then
ties the Rakhi on his hand. Sacred mantras are chanted all around as the brother and sister
are united by one of the heavenly pledges.
Rakhi - The Thread That Protects:
Raksha Bandhan is one of the important festivals
which capture the true spirit of the relationship between a
brother and sister. Raksha means to “protect” and Bandhan
stands for “bond.” Hence, Rakhi is known as the Protection
Bond. Every year on the day of the festival a sister ties the
Rakhi thread on the hand of the brother and prays for his read more