The fascinating festival of Raksha Bandhan that celebrates the beautiful bond between brothers and sisters is celebrated on the full moon day in auspicious month of Shravana or Savana. Shravana is the fifth month of Hindu Calendar and it corresponds to the month of July - August according to English Calendar Year.

The month of Shravana is considered to be extremely propitious for Pujas and worships by Hindus. As the festival of Rakhi falls on the bright full moon day, it is also called ‘Rakhi Purnima’. This day is considered most auspicious of all and is celebrated by Hindus all over the country as ‘Rakhi Purnima’, 'Shravani Poornima' or 'Naarli Poornima'. The customs traditions and reasons of celebration vary in different regions due to cultural differences.

On the day of Raksha Bandhan sisters tie a sacred thread called Rakhi on brother’s wrist and pray for their long and happy life. Brothers bless their sisters and promise to protect them always. Exchange of Rakhi gifts and sweets makes the festival a joyful and memorable family event.