RAKSHA BANDHAN CELEBRATED
The bond between brother and sister is always something special. It is a different feel when a sister support her brother and a brother care for his sister. If anyone has a caring brother and supporting sister ,they were considered as to be blessed. Each relationships has some purpose and priority in life. Raksha Bandhan is a day which symbolizes the emotional bond between the brothers and sisters. And this blog is going to be filled with fun and histories of this day.
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Raksha Bandhan is one of the famous and emotional Hindu festival celebrated on full moon day or purnima in the Hindu calender. This day is Celebrated to express the lovable bond between the brother and sister. The meaning of the word Raksha Bandhan means ' bond of protection '. On this day, sister will tie a sacred thread in her brother's wrist to express her love and care. The sisters will pray for their brother's long life. In return, brothers will make some words to protect his sister from all her evils. It is a pure day to celebrate with fun. This year the Raksha Bandhan falls on 22nd of August 2021. As per acharya indu prakash, the purnima thithi begins at 7pm on 21.8.2021 and ends at 5.31 pm in 22.8.2021. At this auspicious time, this day was celebrated.
WHY THIS RAKSHA BANDHAN?
We have learned about the festival and timing to celebrate this day. But before celebrating ,you have to know why this Raksha Bandhan was celebrated and from when it was started . According to legends, this celebration was occurring as from the roots of Mahabharata. Lord Krishna had accidentally cut his finger by sudarshan chakra. Draupati ,a wife of pandavas felt terribly sad but seeing the bleed and tore a piece if clothes from her Saree for tieing the finger of lord Krishna. By seeing the abundant love of princess Draupati, Krishna's heart melted and made a promise to her that he will care and protect her from evils. And as he promised, he protected her by extending her Saree when Draupadi was dishonoured on the court of Hastinapur .
HOW IT WAS CELEBRATED?
Raksha Bandhan was celebrated by Hindus in the southern contienents. On this day, sisters will apply tilak on their brother's forehead and pray for their long happy life. Brothers will make some promises or present gifts to their dear sisters as a token of love. Sweets were distributed and all will wear new dresses on this fun day. Also this festival was developed by tieing rope even to distant relations as out of love and care.
OTHER NAMES : This festival is also spelled in the name of rakhi, saluno, silono and rakri.
HAPPY AND SAFE CELEBRATION:
Are you a sister or brother? Don't forget to make this day for your siblings. And remember to honour your brothers and sisters. If your brother or sister is away from you, make some special surprises through video calls and texts or some parcels for them. Due to this pandemic situation ,it's our responsibility to make ourself and also our surroundings to be safe. So if you are long away from your sister or brother, don't worry because distance is not a matter in your love for them. Celebrate your day with safety measures and be aware of your responsibilities.
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