Indian weddings are a such whirlwind of chaos, celebrations, functions and high energy, but the sweetest moments find their way into the wedding via one of the closest bonds—that of siblings. From a brother adjusting his sister’s veil or lehenga before she takes her final step into marriage to brothers sharing a laugh with their sister to lighten her mood on the big day and that tight, heartfelt hug before bidding goodbye, all make for deeply emotional moments that go down for life.
Amidst the ornate lehengas, jewellery and camaraderie to the touching farewells, we got top wedding photographers to share their captures of this precious and eternal bond, making it apt for the festival of Raksha Bandhan.
Who: Anshula and Arjun Kapoor
Shot By: Epic Stories
Anshula Kapoor shared the most candid and sweet moments with brother Arjun at her recent wedding, making for a real-life masterclass in sibling love and proving that a brother remains his sister's ultimate bestie and anchor.
Who: Shubham Srivastava and Shubhi Srivastava
Shot By: Plush Affairs
Seeing Shubham step up and take care of everything made Shubhi feel every bit proud and reassured at her wedding at Taj Lakefront, Bhopal. In the middle of all the emotion, having her brother there to look after her, make sure she eats right and simply be there when she needed him, meant more than she could put into words.
Who: Revati Javalekar with brothers Ankur and Atharva
Shot By: Megha Israni Bhatia
For Revati Javalekar, her childhood bond with brothers Ankur and Atharva transitioned into wedding day shenanigans. They laughed, conspired and had a blast during it all, making for frames for life!
Who: Yashvi Mewara and Aryan Mewara
Shot By: Nitin Arora
"Always here for you," Aryan Mewara seems to tell sister Yashvi with a protective embrace, at her wedding that took place at Raffles Udaipur.
Who: Shreerag Plakazhi and Nanditha Plakazhi
Shot By: Sabareesh Sankar of SDS Studio
We love this touching moment of love between siblings Shreerag Plakazhi and Nanditha Plakazhi at his wedding at Chomu Palace, Jaipur.
Who: Jatin Suri and Shuchi Bahl
Shot By: Ronicka Kandhari
Nothing says it better than a 'silent promise' between a brother and his sister. In this wedding photograph of Jatin Suri and Shuchi Bahl, that promise feels almost tangible with the unspoken words, "No matter where life takes you, I will always be your brother.”
Who: Brinda Patel Shah and Krish Patel
Shot By: Raabta Studios
For Brinda Patel Shah and Krish Patel, it was precious to share the best sibling moments together before her wedding that took place at Suryagarh, Jaisalmer.
Who: Devam Jain and Anandita Jain
Shot By: Payal Phayde
Devam Jain tries hard not to shed at tear at his sister Anandita's wedding at The Ritz-Carlton, Ras Al Khaimah in UAE. It made for an emotional and heartfelt picture.
Who: Devanshi Doshi and Henil Doshi
Shot By: Priya Patwa
The unbreakable bond of between siblings comes to life beautifully in this picture of bride-to-be Devanshi Doshi and her brother Henil, where he adjusts her lehenga on her big day.
Who: Ishita and Jatan Agrawal
Shot By: Momente
They've stood side by side all through childhood to date and that will always stay the same, as Jatan Agrawal stands by his sister Ishita's side, helping to adjust her dupatta on her wedding day at the Leela Palace, Jaipur.
Why Raksha Bandhan is Celebrated?
The festival of Raksha Bandhan is celebrated to strengthen the sacred bond of love, protection and support between brothers and sisters for a lifetime. It involves the sister tying a rakhi around her brother's wrist.
What is the muhurat time for tying a rakhi on Raksha Bandhan in 2026?
As per the Hindu calendar, the main auspicious muhurat to tie a rakhi (sacred thread) on Raksha Bandhan is from 5:57 am to 9:48 am IST on Friday, August 28, 2026.
What is the vow or exchange that happens between the siblings during the ritual at Raksha Bandhan?
The sister ties a rakhi to her brother's wrist and in return he promises to protect her through every situation in life and also presents her with a gift as a token of his love.