Raksha Bandhan 2024 is on Mon, 19 Aug, 2024.
Raksha Bandhan, a prominent Hindu festival, holds immense cultural significance as it celebrates the sacred bond between brothers and sisters. This joyous occasion, observed on the full moon day of the Hindu month of Shravan, is marked by a unique ceremony where sisters tie a protective thread, known as "rakhi," around their brothers' wrists. This act symbolizes the sister's love and prayers for her brother's well-being, prosperity, and protection.
The primary objective of Raksha Bandhan is to foster enduring love and harmony between brothers and sisters. On this day, sisters wish their brothers well-being, happiness, and prosperity and tie a sacred thread called "rakhi" around their brothers' wrists. The rakhi symbolizes the bond of protection and serves as a visible reminder of a sister's prayer for her brother's safety.