The festival is celebrated with great excitement and cheer all over India mainly by Hindus, Sikhs and some Muslims. From early morning onwards everybody starts with the preparations. People usually prefers to wear traditional outfits like kurta pyjama by men and salwar kameez or sari by women. Exclusive dishes, sweets are prepared on the occasion and lavish meals are enjoyed by the whole family.
The holy thread is rightfully called Rakhi - "a bond of protection". The rakhis are ideally made from silk with metallic threads and other decorative material like semi precious stones. Nowadays many designer rakhis are available, also with separate cool kids rakhis. Also a not-so recent addition to the ritual is the tying of a 'lumba' by the sister on her bhabhi's (sister-in-law) wrist.
Over the years with the growing trend of nuclear families, this auspicious day marks a great significance especially in the modern Indian family. With brothers and sisters making a point to reach to each other on this day come what may, to keep the family harmony intact and to make their bond even stronger.
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