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Raksha Bandhan or Rakhi Purnima

is a festival which celebrates the

relationship between brothers and

sisters. The central ceremony

involves the tying of a rakhi

(sacred thread) by a sister on her

brother's wrist. This symbolizes

the sister's love and prayers for

her brother's well-being, and the

brother's lifelong vow to protect

her. Bandhan means: to tight.

We are bounded to our commitment,

our vow. We are also tight

emotionally, physically, mentally,

culturally, religiously and in many

other ways. But to be tight with

something means not to be against

others. It is a symbol of great love

and protection.