A Rakhi Gift to Your Sister - 0 views
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anny blatt on 29 Jul 08Rakhi, is also known as Raksha Bandhan and it is commemorated for the special bond that lingers between a brother and sister. This relationship has been celebrated since ages and the occasion comes once a year. The date of Rakhi is not fixed; it is calculated as per Sharvan month's second festival as per the Hindu calendar. A Rakhi, or protective thread is tied on the wrist of the brother by the sister. The thread indicates brother's promise of protecting his sister in every possible manner, thus it is called Raksha (protection) Bandhan (bond)