Raksha Bandhan

RakshaBandhanis an old Hindu festival that is used to celebrate the love and duty between brothers and sisters.It is a festival which celebrates the bond of affection between brothers and sisters and on this day siblings pray for each others, health, happiness and goodwill.The sister on this day ties a 'rakshaa' on her brother's right wrist,applieskumkum and rice grains on his forehead to protect him from evil influence. In return the brother gives her a gift and vows to protect her life-long from all difficult situations.