Rakhi in India - A Festival of Bonhomie

Rakhi in India (bond of protection) is the sacred thread girdle traditionally tied to the wrists of brother by sisters through the ritual of Raksha Bandhan (protective tying). The associated festival is referred to either as Rakhi or as Raksha Bandhan. The festival is held on Shravan Poornima, or the day (night) of the full moon in the Indian monsoon month of Shravan. The tradition of Raksha Bandhan is a pan-Indian culture and for centuries have been recognized Simple Rakhi and honored across religions, races, and communities residing in India. With the tying of Rakhi, new relationships as sisters and brothers are created between males and females, and existent relationships are reinforced.