Raksha Bandha - Indian Festival

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Raksha Bandhan and the Importance of Raksha Bandhan
The festival is made up of two words, namely "Raksha" and "Bandhan." As per the Sanskrit terminology, the occasion means "the tie or knot of protection" where "Raksha" stands for protection and "Bandhan" signifies the verb to tie. Together, the festival symbolizes the eternal love of the brother-sister relationship which does not mean just blood relationships only. It is also celebrated among cousins, sister and sister-in-law (Bhabhi), fraternal aunt (Bua) and nephew (Bhatija) and other such relations.

The bonding between a brother and a sister is simply unique and is beyond description in words. The relationship between siblings is extraordinary and is given importance in every part of the world. However, when it comes to India, the relationship becomes all the more important as there is a festival called "Raksha Bandhan" dedicated to sibling love.

This is a special Hindu festival which is celebrated in India and countries like Nepal to symbolize the love between a brother and a sister. The occasion of Raksha Bandhan is celebrated on the full moon day of the Hindu lunisolar calendar in the month of Shravana which typically falls in the August month of the Gregorian calendar.

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History of Raksha Bandhan: -
There are many stories and tales about Rakhi in Indian history. It became popular in the 1500s after a widowed queen named Rani Karnavati sent a Rakhi to the Mughal Emperor asking for help in defending her city. After this event, sisters would offer a Rakhi to their brothers as a reminder that they should protect their sisters from foreign invaders.

Fun Facts About Raksha Bandhan:-

• The word Raksha means protection. The brother promises to protect his sister.
• The word Bandhan means "to tie" or "bond". The sister ties the rakhi around her brother's wrist.
• It is thought that the protection offered by the rakhi lasts for one year. So the festival and ceremony must be repeated each year.
• Sometimes the rakhis are decorated with colored threads and even colored beads and stones.
• Sisters can buy the rakhi or make their own from thread and crafts.

What do people do to celebrate?

The main custom of Raksha Bandhan is the giving of a bracelet of woven threads called a rakhi. The rakhi is traditionally given to a sister from his brother. It represents the sister's promise to pray for her brother and the brother's vow to protect his sister. The brother and sister will often exchange gifts as well with the sister typically providing some sweets to eat and the brother giving money.
Today, people other than brothers and sisters will participate. Sometimes the ceremony is shared by close friends, cousins, priests, and soldiers.

 

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History of Raksha Bandhan: -
There are many stories and tales about Rakhi in Indian history. It became popular in the 1500s after a widowed queen named Rani Karnavati sent a Rakhi to the Mughal Emperor asking for help in defending her city. After this event, sisters would offer a Rakhi to their brothers as a reminder that they should protect their sisters from foreign invaders.

Fun Facts About Raksha Bandhan:-

• The word Raksha means protection. The brother promises to protect his sister.
• The word Bandhan means "to tie" or "bond". The sister ties the rakhi around her brother's wrist.
• It is thought that the protection offered by the rakhi lasts for one year. So the festival and ceremony must be repeated each year.
• Sometimes the rakhis are decorated with colored threads and even colored beads and stones.
• Sisters can buy the rakhi or make their own from thread and crafts.

What do people do to celebrate?

The main custom of Raksha Bandhan is the giving of a bracelet of woven threads called a rakhi. The rakhi is traditionally given to a sister from his brother. It represents the sister's promise to pray for her brother and the brother's vow to protect his sister. The brother and sister will often exchange gifts as well with the sister typically providing some sweets to eat and the brother giving money.
Today, people other than brothers and sisters will participate. Sometimes the ceremony is shared by close friends, cousins, priests, and soldiers.

some people will not understand the meaning of this festival who marry their sisters & daughters , what you think dear @Tanvi

 

[Polly Lee]

Wednesday, 30 August 2023
Raksha Bandhan falls on August 30, Wednesday this year. After 9:01 p.m., the shubh muhurat to tie Rakhi and perform the Raksha Bandhan ceremony will commence. Meanwhile, the Poornima Tithi, or Full Moon, begins on August 30 at 10:58 a.m. and concludes on August 31 at 7:05 p.m.