These Rakhi Photos On Instagram Prove That Sibling Love Knows No Boundaries

Even as hundreds of colourful Onam images dominated Indian Instagram accounts last Friday, it was Rakhi that captured our imagination over the weekend.

Read: PHOTOS: Onam Celebrations Are Breaking Instagram!

The power of sibling love shone true and strong (especially on social media), drowning out all the other hashtags on Indian Instagram feeds. From funny to emotional, here are some moments that really stood out for their unique perspective.

While this little video won our hearts...

No Rakhri available...so what??? Got enough USBs laying around... We on the road, we working, we hustling but family forever no matter what we make it happen outta anythang... #happy #freemoneygang #rakhri #rakhi #rakhshabandhan #rakhiday #rakhri2015 #sisterday #shars

A video posted by The Official (@mshars) on Aug 29, 2015 at 7:16pm PDT

... The award for the most ridonculous rakhis go to these!

This is why one should never let their sisters less that 10 year old go rakhi shopping! #rakhi #happyrakshabandhan #spidermanrakhi #spidey #punediaries #itwassofunny #withgreatpowercomesgreatresponsibility

A photo posted by Ashwin Chandra (@ashwin.c) on Aug 30, 2015 at 8:39pm PDT

Loved them when I was 10, loving them more in my 20's! :D #rakshabandhan #rakhi #happiness #festival #India #culture #sister #childhood #nostalgia #kids

A photo posted by Soham Banker (@sohambanker) on Aug 30, 2015 at 12:00pm PDT

#rakhi #sisterlove #siblinglove #rakshabandhan #missyousister #missinghome

A photo posted by Aditya Bhandari (@absolute_adi) on Aug 30, 2015 at 4:56pm PDT

This proves that Rakhi isn't restricted to any species. Seriously, anyone can play the role of a faithful brother...

#zorro #rakhi @shraddhayadav

A photo posted by Rohan S Phadte (@rohanphadte) on Aug 30, 2015 at 7:54pm PDT

My baby boy #pug #melon #rakhi #mylife #love #brother ✌ ️ (ps : all melon cares about is the chewie hes waiting for )

A video posted by Dr Dreamer | Cancerian Girl (@drvidhiberi) on Aug 30, 2015 at 12:05pm PDT

And brothers can tie rakhis too!

#Rakshabandhan #rakhi-frm- roommate #missinghome #newconcept #hope-ppl'll like PC-sandybhai

A photo posted by Yogesh Ghorpade (@live_life_my_way) on Aug 30, 2015 at 12:18pm PDT

We've heard of embarrassing sibling tales, but this might have gone a tad too far...

When notes like these make those special days even more special!! You're the cutest sister ever!! @zubyjohal thank you so much for this. I'll cherish it forever. And well is it too late to apologise for the susu? #sister #rakhi #note #sweetestever #yourethebest #seeyousupersoon

A photo posted by Without Fear. Without Hate. (@raghurajjsingh) on Aug 30, 2015 at 11:27am PDT

The sacred thread isn't enough any more. #TakeAPhotoOrItDidn'tHappen

Mumbai#his birthday#rakhi#i love u so mch#gonna miss u like hell#@ultimatefarebi

A photo posted by Shilpa Sen (@shilpa095) on Aug 30, 2015 at 1:53pm PDT

Other photos of rakhi from Instagram...

#rakhi#tread#bound#brother#sister#indian

A photo posted by JAYSWAL#1 (@jayswal) on Aug 30, 2015 at 1:12pm PDT

Happy #RakshaBandhan to all my siblings out thurr #rakhi #indian #india #culture #festival #hindi #nofilter #longexposure

A photo posted by Preet Mandavia (@preet_aliographics) on Aug 30, 2015 at 7:20pm PDT

The celebration of love. #rakhi #rakshabandhan #bands #love #brothers #sisters #siblings #family #togethernes #oneplus #oneplus2 #oneplustwo #new #phonography #india #festival #happiness

A photo posted by TushaarBajaj (@crazysmasher) on Aug 30, 2015 at 11:09am PDT

#rakshabandhan #rakhi #sisterlove #mickeymouse #nobrita #kidsloveit #insiyah #ammu #aqi

A photo posted by Mazhar Kagalwala (@mazhark15) on Aug 30, 2015 at 7:42pm PDT

#rakhi sisters love

A photo posted by skkhetawat (@saurav_khetawat) on Aug 30, 2015 at 10:59am PDT

#rakhi #rakshabandhan #sibling #love #family #traditions #culture #beliefs #cultural #together #togetherforever #togetherness #familytime #celebration #wanderlust #travelblog #traveltips #instalike #instagood #instadaily #india #indian #indiantradition #tasteofindia

A photo posted by Amit R.J. (@amitrjphotography) on Aug 30, 2015 at 6:01pm PDT

My brother, Love you. #rakhi #rakhri #indian #desi #jatti #jatt #punjabi #punjaban #smile #kisses #littlebrother #tallmen #tallpeople #cali #california #calipunjaban #mountainhouseca #tracyca #bayarea #hayward #sikh #kaur #singh #brother #sister #happiness

A photo posted by Raju Kaur(eh) (@rajo_rani_) on Aug 30, 2015 at 8:14pm PDT

#rakhi #celebration #rakshabandhan #sisters #protection #love #them #adorable #angel #blessAll #inshallah

A photo posted by Kshitiz Jindal (@kshitizjindal) on Aug 30, 2015 at 2:37pm PDT

#rakhi #rakshabandhan #celebration #festival #sister #brother #relation #sweet #annoying #little #sister #bro #sis #awesome #feelings #proud #loveyousister #loveyoualot

A photo posted by Atharv Bhaskar (@atharv_bhaskar) on Aug 30, 2015 at 9:51pm PDT

#Rakhi Ke Dino Mein Behno Kaa Sneh Pyaar # Love To All My Sisters #

A photo posted by Ritzie Ritz (@pritzie.ritz) on Aug 30, 2015 at 12:13pm PDT

Rakhahabandhan #rakhi #brothers #gift? #loveforever #theyfightforme #loveme #lovethem #rakshabandhan #bro/sis

A photo posted by Somya Seth (@somyaseth) on Aug 29, 2015 at 7:16am PDT

The Rakhshabandhan Pic #lateupload #rakhi #sisterlove #picoftheday

A photo posted by Yug Verma (@i_m_goku) on Aug 30, 2015 at 9:48pm PDT

#sisterlove #rakhi #rakshabandhan #reunion

A photo posted by Shwetank Shahi (@shwetank_madridsta) on Aug 30, 2015 at 9:44pm PDT

Happy rakshabandhan #sweets #festival #rakhi #puneclickarts #india #instagramhub #ferrerorocher

A photo posted by Rishabh Pandita (@rishabhpandita) on Aug 30, 2015 at 9:42pm PDT

It was a very special rakhi indeed! Thank you bhaiya for the plan!
#rakshabandhan #rakhi

A photo posted by Vasundhara Rauniar (@vasu783) on Aug 30, 2015 at 9:41pm PDT

:') #Rakhi#latergram#protector#brother#family

A photo posted by Naman Sharma (@nameofagirl_naman) on Aug 30, 2015 at 9:37pm PDT

This guy. I can't figure out if it's love or hate. #family #brother #cousins #rakhi #helovesme #eventhoughhemakesmecrazy #handsome

A photo posted by juliesanghera (@juliesanghera) on Aug 30, 2015 at 9:16pm PDT

This #Rakhi was something #amazing . A great time with my #family . #Fun #Masti #Happiness #Care #Streetstyledelhi #PunjabiStyle #Haryanvi #Swag #Sunny #Papa ki #CarbonCopy ki Taiyari. #Blessed. #Maa Amazing as always. #Indian #Festival #Rakshabandhan. #MissYou #Neetu #Courtesy #TheCameraMan #Mr #ParveenArya

A photo posted by Amit Dholia (@sunny_dholia) on Aug 30, 2015 at 9:31pm PDT

#Rakhi#latergram#bro!

A photo posted by Naman Sharma (@nameofagirl_naman) on Aug 30, 2015 at 9:35pm PDT

#Rakhi#Festival#Protector#Sister#Love#They#Can#Make#U#Enjoyed#MOST#Sweetest#Relationship#Happy#Rakhi..☺

A photo posted by Dhaval Chandarana (@d_c_w_o_r_l_d) on Aug 30, 2015 at 9:04pm PDT

D only festival where you have to pay someone to protect them :p #rakhi #picoftheday #latergram #festival #sister #love #fun #instagood #spreadlove

A photo posted by Hardik Dixit (@dixit_hardik) on Aug 30, 2015 at 9:02pm PDT

#he_is_just_a_swthrt #my_hero #Rakhi #brother #fightng_prtnr #prtnr_in_crime

A photo posted by Plabita (@plabita_rusha) on Aug 30, 2015 at 5:35pm PDT