Festivals in India have always been more than dates on the calendar. They are pauses in the year, moments when time seems to move a little slower, doors stay open longer, and conversations stretch over cups of chai. Raksha Bandhan is one such pause, a day sewn together by small rituals, familiar laughter, and age-old promises wrapped in a simple thread.And yet, in recent years, the pace has quickened. Somewhere between matching outfits, arranging Instagram-perfect thalis, and ensuring the sweets look as good as they taste, the festival has picked up a layer of performance. It’s still joyful, but the joy sometimes gets dressed up before it’s felt.
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