It's the festival of Raksha Bandhan today, the day to celebrate the bond between siblings and cousins. Raksha Bandhan or Rakhi is celebrated on the full moon day of Shravan maas or Sawan month. Raksha Bandhan 2019 is being celebrated on August 15, which is also India's Independence Day. On this day, sisters tie the holy thread called rakhi on their brothers' wrists and in turn receive a promise from them that they will always protect them. In today's times, when most family members stay far from each other, in different cities, states or countries, sisters and brothers exchange Happy Raksha Bandhan greetings, WhatsApp messages, stickers, images and wishes online to express their love for each other. Raksha Bandhan 2019: Exide Life Insurance, Amazon India, IGP.com, Shoppers Stop And Other Brands Release Emotional Ads With Progressive Narratives, Watch Videos.

Raksha Bandhan is also a day to enjoy some delicious sweets and chocolates. It is a day when siblings and cousins also exchange gifts with each other and promise to stand by each other. These promises are hidden in the messages that they share with each other on Rakhi. LatestLY brings you some Rakhi greetings, wishes, GIF images, quotes, SMSes and WhatsApp stickers to share with your brothers and sisters today. 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.

Raksha Bandhan 2019 Greetings

Raksha Bandhan 2019 greeting card for download 1 (Photo Credits: File Image)
Raksha Bandhan 2019 greeting card for download 1 (Photo Credits: File Image)

WhatsApp message reads: No matter how far we are on the pious occasion of Raksha Bandhan, our love for each other will never end. I know you are always available whenever I need you. Happy Rakhi!

Raksha Bandhan 2019 greeting card for download 2 (Photo Credits: File Image)
Raksha Bandhan 2019 greeting card for download 2 (Photo Credits: File Image)

WhatsApp message reads: The best gift mom and dad gave me is a wonderful sister like you. Happy Raksha Bandhan, sis!

Raksha Bandhan 2019 greeting card for download 3 (Photo credits: File Image)
Raksha Bandhan 2019 greeting card for download 3 (Photo credits: File Image)

WhatsApp message reads: You are much more than my sister. You are my best friend and guardian. Happy Raksha Bandhan!

Raksha Bandhan 2019 greeting card for download 4 (Photo credits: File image)
Raksha Bandhan 2019 greeting card for download 4 (Photo credits: File image)

WhatsApp message reads:  Ladna, jhagadna aur mana lena, yahi hai bhai-behen ka pyaar, Isi pyaar ko badhaane aa gaya hai Raksha Bandhan ka tyohaar. Rakhi ki badhaai.

Raksha Bandhan 2019 greeting card for download 5 (Photo credits: File image)
Raksha Bandhan 2019 greeting card for download 5 (Photo credits: File image)

WhatsApp message reads: Happy Raksha Bandhan to all lovely brothers and sisters. May the festival remain awesome for you and shower all happiness.

GIF Images to Share on Raksha Bandhan

Watch Video: Raksha Bandhan 2019 Greetings

Over the years, the concept of Raksha Bandhan has evolved with sisters also now tying rakhis on each others' wrists as they share the relationship of care with each other. Brothers have also started tying rakhis on their sisters' wrists as the society tries to move away from gender roles. Raksha Bandhan is about those who care for you. LatestLY wishes all its readers a Happy Raksha Bandhan 2019!

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