Raksha Bandhan is celebrated all over India. Besides all the major cities like Delhi, Kolkata, Ahmedabad and Agra, there is great celebration of Rakhi festival in Jaipur. The city also known as 'The Pink City' celebrates the sacred festival of Raksha bandhan with a dash of fun, entertainment and excitement. The event is more special because of the exchange of rakhi gifts and gift hampers between brothers and sisters which is supposed to strengthen the bond of love between them.

On this auspicious day, brothers and sisters have a gala time in Jaipur. For this city rakhi, festival is all about celebrating with great pomp and vigour. People exchange rakhi gifts on this occasion. They receive and present beautiful rakhi gifts to each other. On the day of Rakhi, girls tie rakhi on the wrist of their brother and offer prayer to God. The rakhi thread is a symbol of their love associated with a prayer for their success, health, wealth and well-being. Now-a-days, sisters also tie rakhi to their sister-in-law. In return, brothers pamper their sister gift them with loads of blessings and gifts.

In Jaipur, Raksha bandhan holds great significance. The literal meaning of 'Raksha Bandhan' is means 'bond of protection'. The rakhi tying ritual shows the brother-sister love and affection for each other. If brothers and sisters are not in the same city, then sisters send rakhi and rakhi gifts through courier or by post. The festival fosters a feeling of brotherhood and togetherness among the people of Jaipur. Here, rakhi is considered as a thread which binds brothers and sisters in an inseparable bond of love and trust.