Rakshabandhan or Rakhi is a festival celebrating and honoring sibling love It is love at its purest deepest point and is portrayed in the form of the sister reminding the brother of the undying bond between them by tying a holy thread Raksha Bandhan symbolizes the unmatched bond of love care and respect But in a broader perspective the festival of Rakhi Raksha Bandhan conveys an intrinsic message of universal brotherhood and sisterhood Thus the festival of Rakhi conveys a message that has socio spiritual significance underscoring the need for nurturing of positive qualities Rakhi also known as Raksha Bandhan is a traditional Indian festival that celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters It is a time when sisters tie a thread known as a Rakhi on their brothers wrist as a symbol of love protection and gratitude