Raksha Bandhan

 Raksha Bandhan Special

  • RakshaBandhan – Celebrating the sacred bond of brother and sister
  • Raksha Bandhan, popularly known as rakhi, is a festival observed to pay homage to the sacred and unconditional bond between brothers and sisters.
  • The word Raksha Bandhan basically means a 'bond of protection'.
  • Rakhi is usually secured on the right hand

  • On this festival, as a ritual, a sister ties a colourful rakhi, a sacred thread that symbolizes love between siblings, around her brother’s wrist.
  • The festival starts by performing traditional aarti and concludes with prayers for the well being (good health, prosperity and happiness).
  • Rakhi is tied by a sister to her sister-in-law as well. These Rakhis are called Lumba Rakhis.

Why do we celebrate Raksha Bandhan?

  • Raksha Bandhan is a festival of togetherness.

  • The name itself tells the meaning, that is, Raksha means to protect and Bandhan means relationship.

  • The connection between a brother and sister is extraordinary and so there is a special day dedicated to sibling love.

Other festivals celebrated on this day In India

Avani Avittam – Southern Part of India

  • In south India, the Raksha Bandhan is known as Avani Avittam. This is the day that the Brahmins change the Janeu, which is the heavenly string they wear after taking a sacred dip.

  • The changing of the heavenly string represents Prayashchit: this is penance for every past wrongdoing. It is also a Mahasankalp, a pledge to carry on with an existence of dignity, goodness, and respect.

  • This is the day that the great Yajur Veda reading is begun by scholars.

Jhulan Purnima – Eastern Part of India

  • The Eastern part of India celebrates the Raksha Bandhan as Jhulan Purnima: a festival which commemorates the romance between Radha and Krishna.

  • With the utmost enthusiasm and joy, the festival of Jhulan Purnima is a week-long celebration involving a tremendous display of dancing and singing as well as decorated swings.

  • This is a significant Raksha Bandhan celebration, especially for the Vaishnavas.

Nariyal Purnima – Western Coastal Regions of India

  • Nariyal Purnima is a significant celebration for people living in coastal regions. Especially, the fishing communities who depend on the ocean for their livelihood.

  • This festival is at the time when the monsoons begin to withdraw and the oceans finally calm down.

  • A new fishing season starts, and to commence the season fishermen offer the ocean coconuts in thanksgiving to the Hindu rain god, Lord Varun.



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There is unity in every corner of India. This is our strength.




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