When is rakhi in 2019

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Antim to Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui, 8 much-anticipated films set for release on remaining weekends. Not only in the northern states of India, Raksha Bandhan is also celebrated across the North western parts of the subcontinent and Nepal with great fervour.

Even if the exact origin of this festival is unknown, mythology is has many legends that talk about the festival. One such story is of the bond of trust between King Bali and Goddess Lakshmi. After being defeated thrice, King Bali in what was a boon to Vishnu, confined him in his house.

Another story is of Lord Krishna. When he was flying a kite, he cut his finger on the string of the kite. Draupadi, on seeing blood coming out of his finger, ran to him, tore a piece of cloth from her sari and tied it on his bleeding finger. The Raksha Bandhan tradition is centuries old and there are multiple stories related to its origin. The festival is observed as a symbol of duty between brothers and sisters, but is not strictly reserved for blood relatives.

On Raksha Bandhan, a sister ties a rakhi decorative thread around the wrist of her brother in order to pray for his prosperity, health and well-being. Weeks before the big day, sisters worldwide begin buying beautiful "rakhis" for their brothers. These can be in the form of colourful threads, silver rakhis, bracelets, amulets and other men's wrist accessories.

On the day, siblings all wear new clothes and observe the festival in the presence of parents, grandparents and other family members.