The origins of Raksha Bandhan can be found in Hindu mythology, which highlights the importance of a protective relationship in tales like that of Lord Krishna and Draupadi or the demon king Bali and Goddess Lakshmi.
The festival is mentioned in the ancient Vedas, highlighting its importance in Hindu tradition as a symbol of protection and brotherhood.
In some regions, Rakhi is tied not only to brothers but also to sisters, cousins, and even friends, expanding the festival's scope beyond just sibling relationships.
Raksha Bandhan coincides with the full moon day of the Shravan month, which is considered an auspicious time for various rituals and religious ceremonies in Hinduism.
Raksha Bandhan is also known as "Rakhi Poornima", or "Rakhi", or "Rakhri" across the country.
During the 1905 Bengal Partition, Nobel Prize winner Rabindranath Tagore used the Raksha Bandhan event to uphold harmony and peace between the Hindu and Muslim communities.
The festival is celebrated in various forms across South Asia, including Nepal, where it's known as Janai Purnima, and in parts of Pakistan among Hindu communities.