Raksha Bandhan 2019 will be celebrated on Thursday, August 15. The festival that celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters will this year be celebrated along with India's Independence Day. The festival of Rakhi is celebrated every year on the full moon day (Purnima) of the Hindu month of Shravan or Saawan, which falls in August. On this day sisters tie a holy thread called rakhi on their brothers' wrist who in turn promise to protect them. Sisters and brothers also exchange Happy Raksha Bandhan wishes, WhatsApp messages, images and quotes to greet each other on the auspicious day. Raksha Bandhan 2019 Date and Auspicious Time: Shubh Muhurat to Apply Tilak and Tie Rakhi on Brother's Wrist On Full Moon Day of Hindu Shravan Month.
It is a day for sisters and brothers to express their love and affection for each other and thank each other for the care given by them. Therefore, siblings and cousins also exchange gifts besides sharing sweets and tying rakhis. Club these gifts with these Rakhi messages, wishes and Raksha Bandhan quotes and share them with your brother or sister on the special day. Raksha Bandhan 2019 Quotes and WhatsApp Messages: Rakhi Festival Sayings and Wishes to Send to Your Brothers and Sisters.
Raksha Bandhan 2019 Wishes in English
WhatsApp message reads: No one understands me like you do. You are my closest ally and the one in whom I can place my complete trust. Happy Rakhi, dear sister!
WhatsApp message reads: Happy Raksha Bandhan to all lovely brothers and sisters. May the festival remain awesome for you and shower all happiness.
WhatsApp message reads: Dear brother, on this Raksha Bandhan, I commit to you that I will protect you from all hurdles of life. Your loving sister. Happy Rakhi!
WhatsApp message reads: Hey sister, you are the only one I see the glimpse of my childhood in. Love you. Happy Raksha Bandhan.
WhatsApp message reads: On this pious occasion of Raksha Bandhan, I want to remind you that no matter what, I will always be there for you my little sister/brother. Happy Raksha Bandhan!
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It is also a long weekend with Raksha Bandhan falling on Thursday, therefore, making it a great time to plan a short getaway with your siblings and cousins to celebrate Rakhi. It is also a day to relish good food. LatestLY wishes all its readers and their siblings a very Happy Raksha Bandhan 2019!
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