Every year, millions of sisters celebrate Raksha Bandhan by tying a colorful thread, the rakhi, around their brother's wrist. This tradition, which dates back over three thousand years, symbolizes protection and brotherly love. Mythological tales enrich this practice, linking the rakhi to iconic figures in Hinduism. In Nepal, a similar festival, Janai Purnima, strengthens these community ties by uniting Hindus and Buddhists.