Subhechcha Ganguly 
A brother and sister have a special tie that is indescribably strong and difficult to put into words. The bond between siblings is exceptional and valued everywhere in the world. However, since there is a celebration called “Raksha Bandhan” dedicated to sibling love in India, the bond becomes much more significant.This unique Hindu festival is observed in India and other nations, such as Nepal, to represent the love between a brother and a sister. The Hindu luni-solar holiday of Raksha Bandhan is observed on the day of the full moon in the month of Shravana, which corresponds to the Gregorian calendar month of August.
Raksha and Bandhan are the two words that make up the event. Sanskrit language translates the occasion as “the tie or knot of protection,” where “Raksha” denotes the aspect of protection and “Bandhan” denotes the action of tying. Together, the event represents the enduring love of the brother-sister bond, which goes beyond just biological ties. Additionally, cousins, sisters-in-law, fraternal aunts, nephews, and other such relatives participate in the festivities.
Hinduism- Hindus primarily celebrate the holiday in northern and western India, as well as other nations like Nepal, Pakistan, and Mauritius.
Jainism: The Jain community honours this day, during which Jain priests present their worshippers with ceremonial threads.
