Raksha Bandhan is a Hindu festival, also known as Rakhi . It is an occasion when sister tie a ‘rakhi’ or amulet on the wrist of her brother and offer prayers for his well being.
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On this auspicious day sisters make a fervent plea to Yama , the God of Death, that if their brother has purity of thought, word and deed they pray to be spared the anguish of his loss. The siblings also pledge to protect each other in times of need. On Raksha Bandhan sisters perform ‘puja’ (worship) for their brothers who reciprocate by showering gifts on them like new clothes, gold jewellery etc.
The festival is observed on the Shravan Purnima day, which falls in the Hindu calendar month of Shraavana . This usually falls in the month of August. The sisters make intricate ‘rakhi’ by decorating threads with beads and colourful designs to tie it around their brothers wrist. Raksha Bandhan means “the bond of protection” or “bond of love”.
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On this day sisters tie a ‘rakhi’ or amulet on the wrist of her brother and offer prayers for his well being.
Raksha Bandhan is a Hindu festival, also known as Rakhi . It is an occasion when sister tie a ‘rakhi’ or amulet on the wrist of her brother and offer prayers.
