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   rak.sha.[ruk-sha]                    ban.dhan. [bun-dah-n]
       noun.                                                 verb.

     1. the act ofprotecting                  1. to tie - to bind, to fasten

Raksha Bandhan is a holiday celebrated by Hindus, Jains, and Sikhs. While others call it Raksha Bandhan, it is also known as Raksha Purnima and Rakhi, (or Rakhri for Sikhs).

Raksha Bandhan is a festival dedicated to brothers and sisters and their love for one another. It's an ancient festival that dates back to the era of great Kings and Queens. It is believed that the Rajput Queens would tie a scared thread on their brother's wrists on the full moon day [Shravan Poornima].

Even today, Rakhi is celebrated with the sister tying a thread around the brother's wrist. The threads now are decorative and come in all shapes and designs. The brother in return, gives the sister money or a gift. 

Based on the religion, there may be a religious aspect to the ceremony itself where a pooja or aarti may be performed.