Raksha Bandhan or Rakhi as it is called in many parts of Northen India is one of the major traditional Hindu Festivals. This festival is symbolic of the love and bond between a brother and sister. On this day the sister ties a silken thread - Rakhi - on the right hand of her brother and blesses him with success and a long life. The brother in return promises to protect her from all evils and difficulties in life. The bond is sealed by the brother and sister offering sweets to each other.
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