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Raksha Bandhan is a beautiful Indian
festival which celebrates the natural bond of love and
affection between a brother and a sister by means of a
sacred thread called Rakhi. Festival of Rakhi is celebrated
on the full moon of the Hindu month of Sharavana. Rakhi
Festival 2008 will be celebrated on Tuesday, 16th August
2008.
On the day of Rakhi festival sisters
perform an arti of their brothers and tie the sacred thread
of rakhi on the wrist of the brother. While tying the holy
thread sisters prays to the divine for her brothers well
being and happiness. Brothers in their turn pledge to
protect sister from all hardships and dangers that may
befall on her. Later loving sisters treat their dear
brothers with sweets and festive food. Brothers are supposed
to give their sisters Rakhi gifts or some cash. Sisters too
pamper brother with loads of Rakhi gifts.
There is fun and a harmony during the
festival of Rakhi as the family reunites on this day. The
best of festival food and sweets (especially kheer) are
consumed between fun frolic and merriment on Rakhi day.
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