Raksha Bandhan, a cherished festival celebrating the bond between brothers and sisters, is just around the corner. This year, it falls on Monday, August 19, 2024, coinciding with the auspicious Purnima in the holy month of Sharavn. On this day, sisters tie a sacred thread, or rakhi, around their brothers’ wrists, symbolizing protection, love, and lifelong commitment. In return, brothers give gifts as a token of their affection and promise of protection.