Raksha Bandhan celebrations include various rituals and customs without which the celebration of Raksha Bandhan is incomplete. Raksha Bandhan celebrates the love of brother and sister. Raksha Bandhan means “bond of protection” and the day starts with tying of Rakhi on brother's wrist by his sister then the day is followed by a prayer and then a family feast. The beauty of Raksha Bandhan celebrations lies in its ritual of tying Rakhi. Rakhi is a sacred thread that carries a deeper meaning of love between bother and sister. The excitement of Raksha Bandhan celebration starts a day before the celebration. Planning is done for family get together as the family feast is organized. Sisters who are staying away send Rakhi to their brothers.
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