August 11, 2003

Arpita Das, 15, shows her hands covered with henna designs during the 'rakhi' festival in Calcutta on August 11, 2003. On this popular Hindu festival, sisters also tie sacred thread onto their brother's wrist for his well being in return for his vow to protect them. REUTERS/Sucheta Das

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