Raksha Bandhan, also abbreviated to Rakhi, is the Hindu festival that celebrates brotherhood and love. It is celebrated on the full moon in the month of Sravana in the lunar calendar. The word Raksha means protection, whilst Bandhan is the verb to tie

During Raksha Bandhan, sisters (and female cousins) tie a rakhi on their brother and male cousins. A rakhi is similar to a friendship bracelet, but it’s more ornate. The rakhi signifies her bond and support of her brother and cousins. In exchange, the sisters and/or cousins receive a gift from their brothers