Preparation for the Raksha Bandhan festival in Kolkata, India

Indian customers buy Rakhi ahead of Raksha Bandhan festival in Kolkata, India, 19 August, 2021. Raksha Bandhan is celebrated on the full-moon day of the Hindu month of Sravana (August), this festival celebrates the love of a brother for his sister. On this day, sisters tie rakhi on the wrists of their brothers to protect them against evil influences, and pray for their long life and happiness