How is Raksha Bandhan Celebrated in India - How to Celebrate Rakhi Festival in 2021
How is Raksha Bandhan Celebrated in India
How is Raksha Bandhan Celebrated in India: Raksha Bandhan is an ancient Indian festival celebrated every year on the full moon day of the month of Shravan (August). It is the traditional way of celebrating the love between siblings. The festival has originated in India, but it has gained a lot of importance across the globe among all communities.
The word Raksha Bandhan literally means “A bond of Protection”. This festival is not only a tradition of tying rakhi but it has further transited into the trust and love which a girl ties on her brother's wrist and hope that this hand will always hold her in every up and down of life. This is a festival that glorifies precious emotions of love, care, and affection.
Every region and community have got their own ways of enjoying rakhi. Many stories have been linked to the origin of Raksha Bandhan. One of those is the story of Lord Krishna and Draupadi. Legend has it that Krishan while killing evil King Shishupal, was left with a bleeding finger. Seeing this, Draupadi tore a strip of cloth from her sari and tied it around his wrist to stop the bleeding. Lord Krishna, realizing her affections and concern, declared himself bounded by her sisterly love. He promised to protect her for life. Many years later, the Pandavas lost Draupadi in the game of dice and Dushasana tried and Dushasana tried to disrobe her. Draupadi prayed to Krishna and he made her saree to be infinite length so that Dusshasana could not take it off.
Siblings teasing each other is a tradition that extends back through all of history. Let’s celebrate this Rakhi in a funny way!
Rakhi is not only the celebration of sibling’s love, but it is also a festival for Sweets, chocolates, yummy food, and exchange of gifts. It brings back memories, strengthens sibling love, and brings people together. Happy Rakhi Everyone!
How is Raksha Bandhan celebrated across India?
Celebrated on the full moon day of the Hindu month of Sravana (July/August), this celebration praises the adoration for a sibling for his sister. On this day, sisters tie rakhi on the wrists of their siblings to ensure them against evil impacts and appeal to God for their long life and joy. They thusly, give a blessing which is a guarantee that they will shield their sisters from any harm. Inside these Rakhis dwell sacrosanct sentiments and well wishes. This celebration is for the most part celebrated in North India.
The historical backdrop of Rakshabandhan traces all the way back to Hindu mythology. According to Hindu mythology, in Mahabharata, the great Indian epic, Draupadi, spouse of the Pandavas had torn the side of her sari to prevent Lord Krishna's wrist from dying (he had coincidentally harmed himself). In this way, a bond, that of sibling and sister created among them, and he vowed to secure her.
Raksha implies protection, and in certain places in middle age India, where ladies felt perilous, they tie Rakhi on the wrist of men, viewing them as siblings. Along these lines, Rakhi fortifies the power of profound devotion among siblings and sisters and revives the enthusiastic holding. Brahmins change their sacrosanct thread (Janoi) on this day and dedicate themselves indeed to the study of the sacred writings.
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