People prepare for Hindu festival of Raksha Bandhan in India

People make rakhis, or sacred threads, ahead of the Raksha Bandhan festival on the outskirt of Kolkata, India on Aug. 8, 2019. The Hindu festival of Raksha Bandhan, meaning the tie or knot of protection, is celebrated in India every year. Millions of women across the country tie rakhis on the wrists of their brothers' wrists with a prayer for their prosperity and happiness on the auspicious day. (Xinhua/Tumpa Mondal)