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Rakhi

A thread tied by a sister on her brother's wrist, with a promise of protection.

A pattern drawn for this page, not a picture of Rakhi.

Also: raksha bandhan

Rakhi is a decorative thread, bracelet or band that a sister ties on her brother's wrist on Raksha Bandhan, the full moon day of Shravan in late summer. She applies a tilak, offers sweets and prays for his well-being, and he gives her a gift and promises to look after her. The bond may be between cousins and friends as well as siblings, and women sometimes tie a rakhi on soldiers and neighbours. Sisters who live far away post the rakhi in time for the day, and shops fill with bright and sparkly designs in the weeks before.

Region: South Asia

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