Rakhi, commonly called "Raksha Bandhan" is one of the most popular festivals of India. The Rakhi
festival is a celebration of the pure and sacred bond between brothers
and sisters. 'Raksha Bandhan' or 'Rakhi' is a very special day for
brothers and sisters, when the sister celebrates her emotional bonding
by tying a holy thread around the wrist of her brother. This thread,
which symbolizes love and care, is called the 'Rakhi'. "Rakhi"
means the bond of protection. The Raksha Bandhan festival also connotes
a broad significance that the strong must protect the weak from all the
evils and dangers.
The Rakhi festival is observed on the full moon day of the Hindu month
of Shravan. On this auspicious day sisters tie the sacred Rakhi on their
brothers' right wrists and pray for their long life. Though the Raksha
Bandhan has the same significance and meaning but it is celebrated in
different forms in different parts of India. On the occasion of Raksha
Bandhan, different kinds of Rakhis are available in the market. Some
Rakhis are made of silken, golden and silver threads and studded with
semi precious stones, while the others are simple and sober with just a
piece of string.