Raksha Bandhan

Raksha Bandhan

Raksha Bandhan is a famous festival of Hindus. It is also called the festival of Rakhi, it falls on Purnima or full moon day in the Shravana according to Hindu calender it is celebrated across all over India. Raksha means protection and Bandhan means bound. Thus Raksha Bandhan means the "Bond of protection". On this day sisters tie a special bond on their brother's wrist as a mark of affection. This thread is called the Rakhi. The brother in return takes a life long vow to protect their sisters.