Raksha Bandhan is being celebrated across country by brothers and sisters. It is one day sisters tie a rakhi (sacred thread) on her brother’s wrist.
This symbolises the sister’s love and prayers for her brother’s well-being, and the brother’s lifelong vow to protect her. This a Hindu festival that celebrates the love and duty between brothers and sisters.
Raksha bandhan is an ancient festival, and has many myths and historic legends linked to it. For example, Rajput queens practiced the custom of sending rakhi threads to neighbouring rulers as token of brotherhood.
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