‘Rakhri or Rakshabandhan’: Celebrating the symbol of love between brothers and sisters

The Indian festival of 'Rakhri or Raksha Bandhan' (Punjabi: ਰੱਖੜੀ) celebrates the relationship between brothers and sisters. On this day, sisters tie multicolored Rakhis or threads on their brothers' wrists and make a wish for their long and healthy life. The brothers likewise make promises to safeguard or look after their sisters. Listen to this podcast in Punjabi for more details.

Melbourne-based Amardeep Bal with his sister on the occasion of Rakhri. Source: Preetinder Singh