"Raksha Bandhan", also Rakshabandhan, is a popular, traditionally Hindu, annual rite, or ceremony. Raksha Bandan celebrates the love between brothers & sisters. The word ‘raksha’ means ‘protection' & ‘bandan’ means ‘tie’. On this day, sisters of all ages tie a talisman, or amulet, called the rakhi, around the wrists of their brothers, symbolically protecting them, receiving a gift in return, & traditionally investing the brothers with a share of the responsibility of their potential care.

An ancient story from Hindu scripture is remembered during the festival. When Vishnu goes to live with King Bali his wife, Lakshmi, is so sad that she visits King Bali & ties rakhi to him. When the king asks what she wants in return Lakshmi asks for her husband back.

Cheer and giggles of siblings, prayer & blessings of elders, learning & merriment for children. This is Rakshabandhan all about. Happy Raksha Bandhan!

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