See pics: Gautam Gambhir smashes barriers on Raksha Bandhan 2018, gets rakhis tied by transgenders

While celebrities across the country have busy sending across Onam wishes for their fans from Kerala, the state that is trying to get back on its feet after the devastating floods. The celebrities included majority of Indian cricketers, who have always been active on the social media.

However, Gautam Gambhir was on a different plane from all for his special gesture ahead of the country’s auspicious festival of Raksha Bandhan.

Rakha Bandhan is an Indian and Nepalese festival centred around tying of a thread, bracelet or talisman on the wrist as a form of bond and ritual protection. According to the ritual, the sister ties the thread on her brother’s arm and in return it is said that the brother promises to always protect her.

On Saturday, by breaking the norms, Gambhir shared a special moment of his life when he got a few transgenders tie him rakhis.

“It’s not about being a man or a woman. It’s about being a HUMAN.” With proud transgenders Abhina Aher and Simran Shaikh and their Rakhi love on my hand. I’ve accepted them as they are. Will you?,” Gambhir tweeted.

“It’s not about being a man or a woman. It’s about being a HUMAN.” With proud transgenders Abhina Aher and Simran Shaikh and their Rakhi love on my hand. I’ve accepted them as they are. Will you? #respecttransgenders pic.twitter.com/6gBOqXu6nj

— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) August 25, 2018

Raksha Bandhan is an occasion to flourish love, care, affection and sacred feeling of brotherhood. It is celebrated to spread the love and respect between a brother and sister. And if you are still confused how to celebrate the festival, here are five best options you can't afford to miss.