Raksha Bandhan, also called Rakhi, is a traditional festival that celebrates the bond between siblings. Raksha Bandhan means 'to tie a knot of protection' in Sanskrit and comes from the festival's main ceremony in which a sister ties a bracelet on the wrist of her brother for his safety and prosperity.
The bracelets used during the festival are called rakhis and are made from colorful woven threads and decorated with beads and stones.
Once a sister has tied the rakhi around the wrist of the brother, he will give her sweets and gifts. The sister will also offer prayers for her brother and place a red mark or tilak on his forehead.
Today, Raksha Bandhan is not only practiced between brothers and sisters but also between friends, cousins, and anyone else who has a sibling-like relationship.
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