Raksha Bandhan

A Sacred Thread to Bind Two Souls

India is globally praised for its lively cultural heritage and vibrant festivals and celebrations. Raksha Bandhan signifying one of the most traditional occasions, which is a Hindu festival that stands for the holy relation of brothers and sisters. This relation is considered as the greatest relation of humankind. Sisters and brothers usually show a great understanding of love towards each other and also stand out to each other in times of crisis and need. Every year sisters tie a beautifully decorated Rakhi around their brother's wrist and pray for their brother's well being. Brothers promise to stand by their sisters in all situations. Provided with devotion since the past, traditional Raksha Bandhan has become rooted in the psyche of all brothers and sisters in India.
According to the Hindu calendar, every year the festival comes on the full moon day of the Shravan month.

Origination and History:

During the old time, the delicate string of rakhi referred to a reverential bond among brothers and sisters. According to a story associated with Raksha Bandhan, Rani Karnawati, the widowed queen of Chittor, protected her kingdom by sending a Rakhi to Emperor Humayun. The history shows that Rakhi has saved several lives as it initiated strong bonds or strengthen the current bond.

Celebrations:

People begin the preparation of Raksha Bandhan before a month of the festival. Before the arrival of this festival, the market stocks a collection of amazing Rakhis and Rakhi gifts. One can choose from a wide variety of beautiful Rakhis, gift combos and Rakhi return gifts to attract your siblings. Now, we can also have the facility to send Rakhi gifts to any location over the globe.

On this occasion, sisters make it a time to reach her brother and perform the ritual by putting tilak and rice particles on his forehead. She ties Rakhi on the wrist of her brother as an ensuring grace and prays for his safety and prosperity. Sisters also prepare delightful meals and desserts for her brother. This portrays the loving moments and pure relation between them. In return, brothers pamper their beloved sisters by giving return gifts and agree to take care of them.

Modern Day Celebrations:
Raksha Bandhan has maintained its majesty and divine atmosphere in modern times also. Brothers and sisters celebrate this festival together. If a meeting is not possible, Rakhi and gifts are sent by post or by online gifting sites. Even today, the purpose of culture persists delightfully intact. Raksha Bandhan has been and always will be an occasion to praise and empower the divine connection shared by brothers and sisters.

This festival has grown over the years to embrace the importance of many people in Hindu society, yet it leads to praise and brace the relation between a sister and brother.

Happy Raksha Bandhan!!