Raksha Bandhan celebrates the bond between siblings with the tying of a sacred thread. Send invitations and greetings for this cherished Hindu festival that honors protection and love.
Avani Avittam
About Raksha Bandhan
Raksha Bandhan (also spelled Rakshabandhan) is a Hindu festival that honors the relationship between brothers and sisters. Celebrated on the full moon day (Purnima) of the month of Shravan (July–August), the occasion centers on a sister tying a rakhi—a sacred thread—around her brother's wrist as a symbol of love, care, and her prayer for his well-being. In return, the brother pledges to protect and support his sister. The ritual typically includes prayers at a family altar, the application of tilak on the brother's forehead, and an exchange of sweets. Raksha Bandhan invitations and greeting cards should include the date and time of the celebration, the location where the ceremony will take place, and any dress code or special instructions. Regional variations exist: in some parts of North India, brothers receive gifts and money along with the rakhi; in South India, the festival is sometimes called Avani Avittam and focuses on the changing of the sacred thread. Whether near or far, invitations help family members plan to participate in this important celebration of sibling bonds.
Cultural context
Raksha Bandhan is rooted in Hindu tradition and mythology, with stories of divine protection appearing in ancient texts. The festival celebrates the lifelong bond between siblings—both literal brothers and sisters, and in modern practice, cousins and close family members. The rakhi thread itself is believed to carry protective blessings. The occasion brings families together across regions and diaspora communities worldwide.
Also known as
Avani Avittam (Tamil)