Raksha Bandhan – Celebrating the hallowed obligation of siblings
Raksha Bandhan, famously known as rakhi, is a celebration seen to honor the consecrated and unqualified connection among family. Raksha Bandhan in Sanskrit in a real sense signifies “the tie or bunch of security It’s an old Vedic celebration which is commended consistently on the full moon day of the long stretch of Shravan (August). Raksha Bandhan 2014 was commended with zing and life on August tenth.
On this celebration, as a custom, a sister ties a bright rakhi, a sacrosanct string that represents love between kin, around her sibling’s wrist. The celebration begins by performing conventional aarti and finishes up with supplications for the prosperity (great wellbeing, flourishing and satisfaction).
After the request, the sister applies a tilak, a bright blemish on the brow of the sibling. From that point onward, the sibling promises to direct and safeguard her all through the existence under all conditions. Besides, as a piece of custom, a sibling presents his sister fluctuated invigorating gifts. Gifts assume an unmistakable part and represents badge of adoration and warmth.
The sibling may likewise take care of his sister with his hands. Then they embrace and the bigger family customarily salute the merry festival of sibling sister love and assurance.
Where does this custom come from?
Raksha Bandhan is an old celebration and has numerous fantasies and notable legends connected to it.
The well known practice of Raksha Bandhan has its verifiable affiliations too. The Rajput sovereigns rehearsed the custom of sending rakhi strings to adjoining rulers as badge of fellowship.