Rakshabandhan/Rakhi

Updated: 08/05/2022

Raksha Bandhan is derived from two Hindi words: Raksha (meaning; protection) and Bandhan (meaning; a knot or tie). It is an Indian festival celebrated throughout the length and breadth of the nation. It is originally a Hindu festival, but India is a nation of varied religions. We, the people of India have varied religious beliefs. And the festivals have now become so socially acceptable that people happily celebrate them beyond the boundaries of their religious and cultural practices. Raksha Bandhan is originally being celebrated by people belonging to other religions than the ones from where its origin stems out.

On this auspicious day, the sister, either elder or younger ties an auspicious thread called Rakhi on the wrist of her brother. This signifies that a knot of protection (Raksha) has now been tied on the brother's wrist and he has now entered into a bond (Bandhan) to protect his sister throughout his life from all evens and odds.

Are you celebrating Raksha Bandhan this year? 
In the year 2022, Raksha Bandhan is falling on Aug 11. 


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