Raksha Bandhan (or Rakhi) is the Hindu festival that celebrates brotherhood and love, particularly between a brother and a sister. Take our quick quiz to find out more about Rakhi!

VRAJ: Hey guys Raksha Bandhan today and I'm really happy and I'm going to wake my sister up. SIMRAN: Family is really important to Hindus and once a year we celebrate the love between brothers and ...

Brothers give gifts to their sisters. The word “Rakshabandhan” is made of two Hindi words: “raksha”, which means protection, and “bandhan”, which means bond. It shows a brother’s ...

The ‘Rekha’ implying 'line' in Hindi is drawn on the doors on this day to seek safety from wild animals. Raksha Panchami is also an important day in other regions of the country. It is believed that ...

Shravani Annakoot Mela is celebrated on the day before Raksha Bandhan during August. Special Samadhi Pooja is held on the closing day of Kedarnath temple. Tourists will find several shops selling ...