The holiday of Raksha Bandhan or, as it is more often called, Rakhi falls on the full moon day of the month of Shravan (July — August).
On this day, ritual ablutions are performed on the banks of rivers, lakes and ponds; coconuts are thrown into the sea as an offering to God of the waters of Varune.
Raksha Bandhan is of great importance to siblings. The main ritual of the holiday consists of tying a consecrated «rakhi» lace on the brother's wrist. By this, the sister wishes prosperity and prosperity to her brother, while the brother vows to protect her from all troubles and help in all problems.
Raksha Bandhan is celebrated with great joy throughout India. Preparations for the celebration begin in the morning. On this day, everyone prefers to wear national clothes. Men mainly wear a «kurta-pajama» suit, women prefer to wear a sari or «shalwar-kamiz». For this occasion, special dishes are prepared that include sweet and salty dishes.
For the upper castes in general and for Brahmins in particular, Raksha Bandhan has important ritual significance: on this day, every year the old sacred cords —, the most important caste characteristic of Brahmins —, are replaced with new ones.