Raksha Bandhan or Rakhi is a festival primarily observed in North India, which celebrates the relationship between brothers and sisters. The festival is followed by Hindus, Sikhs and Muslims. The central ceremony involves tying a Rakhi from a sister on her brother's wrist. This symbolizes sister's love and prayers for her brother's welfare. The brother in return offers a gift to his sister and vows to protect her life when she presents sweets to her brother. The brother and sister traditionally feed each other sweets. The festival falls on the full moon day (Shravan Poornima) of Shravan
Significance of Rakhi
Festival of Rakhi have taken a broader meaning in the world, spreading harmony and together the family members under one roof. Rakhi stands for love between brothers and sisters, the bond of love that they have shared since their childhood. This festival has immense significance in India. The custom of celebrating Raksha Bandhan started in ancestral period and even today people consider their need to express affection in traditional ways. Rakhi is strengthening the bond of love between brothers and sisters.
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