| Raksha
Bandhan or Rakhi
(the bond of protection in Hindi) is a Hindu festival,
which celebrates the relationship between brothers and
sisters. "Raksha" means protection, "bandhan"
means bound or binding. Rakhi or Raksha bandhan festival
is one of the most important festivals of India and
celebrated with lots of jubilance by Hindus. Raksha
Bandhan is celebrated on the full moon day in the month
of Sravana (August) is a day when brothers and sisters
confirm their bonds of affection. Raksha Bandhan tightens
the bond of love between the sister and brother.
On this day, the sister prepares the pooja thali with
kumkum powder, rice grains, diya (an earthen or a metal
lamp used for worshiping), agarbattis (incense sticks),
sweets, rachis and ties Rakhi to the brother’s
wrist amongst chanting of mantras, put roli and rice
on his forehead; perform arti and wishes for his well
being.
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