Meaning of Raksha Bandhan
Raksha means safety and Bandhan means bond. This festival is celebrated between siblings for their undying love, support and a vow of protection of each other under any difficult circumstance.
This festival is full of joy, merriment, exchange of gifts and sweets.
Like all other festivals, even Raksha Bandhan has a deeply traditional
and cultural significance. This festival is mostly celebrated in North
India.
When and How do we celebrate Raksha Bandhan
Celebrated on the full-moon day of the Hindu month of Sravana (July/August), this festival celebrates the love between a brother and his sister.
रिश्ता है यह सबसे अलग और सादा,
बहन बांधे राखी, भाई करे वादा,
बहन और भाई का प्यार है बहुत सच्चा,
इसी लिए माना जाता है यह रिश्ता सबसे अच्छा…
On this day, sisters tie rakhi on the wrists of their brothers to protect them against evil influences, and pray for their long life and happiness. In turn, brothers give a gift and promise to protect their sisters from any harm. Within these Rakhis reside sacred feelings and well wishes.
रेशम के धागों का है यह 🏓 मजबूत बंधन !!
माथे पर चमके 💗 चावल रोली और चंदन !!
प्यार से मिठाई 🎂 खिलाये बहना प्यारी !!
देखकर ही भर आया 👲 भाई का मन !!
History of Raksha Bandhan
According to Hindu mythology, during the time of Mahabharat, Lord Krishna had accidentally cut his finger on his Sudarshan Chakra. Princess Draupadi, wife of Pandavas, tore a piece of cloth from her saree and tied it around his figure to prevent the overflowing of blood. Lord Krishna was swamped with this kind gesture and considered that as a sacred thread. From that day, he vowed to protect Draupadi at any cost.
In Mahabharat when the Kauravas tried to shame and belittle her, keeping his vow in mind, Lord Krishna appeared and protected her from the embarrassment and humiliation while nobody there helped her.
It is also a great sacred verse of unity, acting as a symbol of life's advancement and a leading messenger of togetherness. Raksha means protection, and in some places in medieval India, where women felt unsafe, they tie Rakhi on the wrist of men, regarding them as brothers. In this way, Rakhi strengthens the bond of love between brothers and sisters, and revives the emotional bonding. Brahmins change their sacred thread (janoi) on this day, and dedicate themselves once again to the study of the scriptures.
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