People throng markets in Mumbai for Hindu festival of Raksha Bandhan

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People throng markets in Mumbai for Hindu festival of Raksha Bandhan

STORY: People throng markets in Mumbai for Hindu festival of Raksha Bandhan DATELINE: Aug. 11, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:10 LOCATION: MUMBAI, India CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of markets in Mumbai selling rakhis STORYLINE: As the Hindu festival of Raksha Bandhan is celebrated in India on Thursday, markets in Mumbai have become bustling destinations for customers looking to buy rakhis, or sacred threads used for holiday rituals. Raksha Bandhan, meaning the bond of protection, is a festival to celebrate the relationship between brothers, cousins and sisters. At this festival, a sister ties a sacred thread on her brother's wrist, which symbolizes the sister's love and prayers for her brother's well-being, and the brother's lifelong vow to protect her. According to Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT), about 500 million rakhis are sold every year in India. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Mumbai, India. (XHTV)

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