The word rakhi means 'band'. So, this festival is called Rakhi because during the festival it is traditional for a sibling to tie a band or rakhi around the wrist of their other sibling in order to symbolize the bond that binds them. In general, Rakhi festival or Raksha Bandhan is a festival that … [Read more...]

As befitting a celebration of fraternal and sisterly love, Raksha Bandhan is celebrated by reconnecting with our siblings - and with those people whom we love as if they were our siblings. Relaxing at home, spending quality time together, and perhaps sending a message, card or small gift are … [Read more...]

Raksha Bandhan is one of the festivals that is meant to celebrate the love, care and harmony between brothers and sisters. The tying of the rakhi means a lot for both. Please find below some of the wishes, messages and greetings for the next Raksha Bandhan festival. You can text, write or say … [Read more...]

We celebrate Raksha Bandhan (Rakhi festival) to reaffirm our love to our brothers and sisters. It is a symbol of love and prayer for well-being when sisters tie the rakhi around the right hand wrist of their brothers. The brothers, on the other hand, vow to love and protect them always. Raksha … [Read more...]

Raksha Bandhan, also known as Rakhi Festival, is an annual Hindu religious festival. Raksha Bandhan means "Bond that protects" and is meant to celebrate the bond, love, affection, liking, affection, duty and protection that exists between brothers and sister - not just biological brothers and … [Read more...]

Answer: The Rakhi is tied on the right hand wrist. On the very day of the Raksha Bandhan (or Rakhi festival), sisters are expected to apply tilak on their brother's forehead before tying the sacred thread hereby referred to as rakhi on her brother's Right Hand Wrist. The thread on the right … [Read more...]