Raksha Bandhan is an integral cultural and emotional holiday. On this day, sisters tie a holy thread known as a “rakhi” around their brothers’ wrists as a sign of their affection and the brother’s promise to look out for them. The rakhi is more than just a thread; it is also a representation of the love, trust, and enduring relationship between siblings.

Raksha Bandhan is now celebrated in a variety of original ways that go beyond its historical limitations. Sisters often turn to the postal service or the internet to send Rakhis to their brothers who live far away due to technology. With the increasing number of virtual festivities, siblings can interact and celebrate the holiday even when they are miles apart.