RAKSHABANDHAN
Raksha Bandhan is celebrated in Shravana month during full moon day or Purnima day .
Raksha Bandhan means "The Bond of Protection".
This Festival (also called as Rakhi) which celebrates in the relationship between brothers and sisters.
During this festival , sisters tie a rakhi around their brothers wrist and Inreturn Brother Offers a Gifts to his Sister.
The best time to tie Rakhi on RakshaBandhan is during Aparahna, which is late afternoon according to Hindu division of the day.
If Aparahna time is not available then Pradosh time is also suitable to perform the Raksha Bandhan rituals.
Raksha Bandhan is primarily observed on the Indian Subcontinent.
It is also celebrated by some Jains and Sikhs, and by Hindu communities in other parts of the world .
The festival is also observed by Jains as a religious festival, wherein Jain priests give threads to devotees .
Raksha Bandhan in Sanskrit literally means "the tie or knot of protection".The word Raksha means protection, while Bandhan is the verb to tie. It is an ancient Hindu festival that ritually celebrates the love and duty between brothers and their sisters.The sister performs a rakhi ceremony, then prays to express her love and her wish for the well being of her brother; in return, the brother ritually pledges to protect and take care of his sister under all circumstances. It is one of the several occasions in which family ties are affirmed in India .
Preparation for RakshaBandhan
Days or weeks before Raksha Bandhan, women shop for rakhi, the ceremonial thread to tie around her brother's (or brother-like friend's) wrist. Some women make their own rakhi. A rakhi may be a simple thread, woven and colorful, or may be intricate with amulets and decorations. Sometimes, a rakhi may be a fancy watch or men's wrist accessory in the form of bracelet or jewelry. Rakhi in the form of a colorful woven thread is most common. Typically the brother also shops for gifts for his sister, ahead of Raksha Bandhan. The gift from the brother can be a simple thoughtful token of love, and may be more elaborate .
Rakhi Celebration And Rules
On the morning of Raksha Bandhan the brothers and sisters get together, often in nice dress in the presence of surviving parents, grandparents and other family members.
If the sister and brother are geographically separated, the sister may mail the rakhi ahead of the Raksha Bandhan day, along with a greeting card or letter wishing her brother well. The ritual typically begins in front of a lighted lamp (diya) or candle, which signifies fire deity. The sister and brother face each other.
The sister ties the rakhi on her brother's wrist .
If the sister and brother are geographically separated, the sister may mail the rakhi ahead of the Raksha Bandhan day, along with a greeting card or letter wishing her brother well. The ritual typically begins in front of a lighted lamp (diya) or candle, which signifies fire deity. The sister and brother face each other.
The sister ties the rakhi on her brother's wrist .
Prayer and Wishes
Once the rakhi has been tied, the sister says a prayer for the well being of her brother – good health, prosperity and happiness.
This ritual sometimes involves an aarti, where a tray with lighted lamp or candle is ritually rotated around the brother's face, along with the prayer and well wishes .
This ritual sometimes involves an aarti, where a tray with lighted lamp or candle is ritually rotated around the brother's face, along with the prayer and well wishes .
Gifts For Sisters
The brother gives his sisters gifts such as cards, clothes, money or something thoughtful. The brother may also feed his sister, with his hands, one or more bites of sweets, dry fruits and other seasonal delicacies. They hug, and the larger family ritually congratulate the festive celebration of brother-sister love and protection.
The brothers wear the rakhi for the entire day, at school or work, as a reminder of their sisters and to mark the festival of Raksha Bandhan
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