Raksha Bandhan

Raksha Bandhan means The Bond of Protection

Raksha Bandhan a Hindu festival, which celebrates the relationship between brothers and sisters. It is celebrated on the full moon of the month of Shraavana (Shravan Poornima).

Raksha Bandhan is celebrated in the month of Shravan on the full moon night. The festival of Raksha Bandhan symbolizes love affection and feeling of brotherhood. “Raksha” means protection, and “Bandhan” means bond, therefore, when a sister ties a Rakhi around the wrist of her brother, she signifies her loving attachment to him. The brother extends his wrist forward signifying an extending hand of protection. Raksha Bandhan is also known as Rakhi.