Raksha Bandhan, often called Rakhi, is one of the oldest festivals in the Hindu calendar, celebrated by millions across the globe. So when is it this year and what is the tradition’s meaning?

If you don't have a brother, fret not! There are numerous ways to celebrate Raksha Bandhan and cherish the relationships around you. 1. Tie a Rakhi to a Male Friend or Cousin Invite a close male ...

SIMRAN: The word 'raksha' means protection and 'bandhan' means tie. To celebrate that we are brother and sister I tie a rakhi to Vraj. Once it's tied it's Vraj's duty to protect me. Like any other ...

They then become “rakhi brothers” and “rakhi sisters”. Sacred threads at a roadside stall ahead of the festival Raksha Bandhan in Ajmer, Rajasthan. As Tara Gandhi Bhattacharjee explains ...

This year, Raksha Bandhan will be celebrated on August 19 in India. The day is usually marked by the sister tying a Rakhi on her brother’s wrist and the two enjoying some sweets and snacks together.