Raksha Bandhan
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Sisters tie a rakhi on their brothers' wrists, a bond of love and protection.
Where: All of IndiaWhen: Shravan Purnima (July–August)
How it is performed
- The sister performs aarti, applies a tilak and ties a rakhi on her brother's right wrist.
- Sweets are shared. The brother promises to protect her and gives a gift.
- Rakhis are also tied to cousins, friends and soldiers on the borders.
Significance
Raksha means protection and bandhan means bond. The festival celebrates the duty of care between siblings and, more widely, within society.
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