[b]When is rakhi in 2005[/b]? [b]2005 rakhi is on Aug. 19[/b]. The brotherly duties and sisterly love are symbolized during the [b]Rakshabandhan[/b] (ruk-shaa-bum-dha-na) festival in India. Women, old and young alike tie specially made threads and thread watches ([b]rakhi[/b]s) to their brothers to ensure their welfare, and protection from the evil.
The festival has evolved in the recent times and the symbolism has been changed to connote 'brotherly love'. The all male volunteers of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, engage in a large celebration, tying the [b]rakhis[/b] to each other, symbolizing universal brotherhood. It is used by many girls to keep unwanted romantic advancements by boys also.
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