Raksha Bandhan is the most important festival of brotherhood in Hinduism. On this festival, the sisters tie the Raksha Sutras on the wrists of their brothers and wish their beloved brother a long and healthy life. And the brothers promise to protect their sister. The sisters tie this Raksha Sutra in the right hand of their brother, this Raksha Sutra is often called Rakhi.
As per the Hindu lunar calendar, Raksha Bandhan is observed on the last day of Shravan month, which typically falls in August. The expression Raksha Bandhan in Sanskrit literature it means the bond of protection.
| Related Name | Rakhi, Raksha Bandhan |
| Begins Tithi | Shravana Shukla Purnimai |
| Reason | Celebration of Bonding Between Siblings Especially Brothers and Sisters |
| Celebrations | Rakhi, Gifts offer to Sister |
Updated: Sep 27, 2024 15:48 PM