‘Rakhri or Raksha Bandhan’: Celebrating the symbol of love between brothers and sisters
Representative image of Mandeep Brar with his Sister. Source: supplied by Mandeep Brar
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.
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