The festival of Raksha Bandhan shows the love of brother and sister. It also shows the duty of brother towards sister. Sister tying rakhi on her brother's wrist wishes him success and happiness and prosperity. Brother blesses his sister and at the same time brother gives gifts to his sister with love. This festival tells about the relationship between brother and sister.
The recognition of the festival of Rakshabandhan can be seen from ancient times. In ancient times i.e. during the time of Mahabharata, when Lord Shri Krishna's hands were hurt and blood started flowing from his hands, then Draupadi immediately tore her clothes and tied it on Krishna's hands and in return Shri Krishna gave her protection. Since then it is celebrated as a festival which signifies the duties of brother towards sister.