Hello Friends Happy Rakhi to all of you…..Today is Raksha Bandhan or Rakhi.
Rakhi Festival is all about bond of Love between a brother and a sister. On the Rakhi Day to celebrate this emotional bonding by tying a holy thread around the wrist. This threat which sister tied around the wrist is rightly called the "Rakhi" which means a bond of protection (Raksha Bandhan) & Sisters pray for their long life. In return Brothers also gives a gift to their Sisters on this occasion. Rakhis are made of Silk with Gold or Silver Threads, beautifully crafted embroidered sequins, and studded with semi precious stones. Sisters can either buy the Rakhis or make their own from thread and crafts.
Festival is celebrated in different areas and is also known by different names. On this day, the festivities start by the day break, Everyone gets ready in the morning & gathers for the worship of God. Sisters prepare the Puja Thali with a Diya, Rice, Roli and Rakhis. Sister worships the Gods, ties Rakhi to her brother and prays for his well-being. Traditionally, they then share and eat sweets like Kaju Katli, Jalebi, and Burfi. .The family reunion is the reason for celebration. Any Indian festival is incomplete without the family get together. This day is all about raksha or protection, not just for self but for the dear ones, for peaceful creation of the human race. Each ritual that is followed has significance. Festival strengthens the bond of love between the sisters and brothers, Sisters seek love from their brothers, and the brothers seek courage and survival. People worship the Gods of water, the basis of life.
Rakhi Festival is all about bond of Love between a brother and a sister. On the Rakhi Day to celebrate this emotional bonding by tying a holy thread around the wrist. This threat which sister tied around the wrist is rightly called the "Rakhi" which means a bond of protection (Raksha Bandhan) & Sisters pray for their long life. In return Brothers also gives a gift to their Sisters on this occasion. Rakhis are made of Silk with Gold or Silver Threads, beautifully crafted embroidered sequins, and studded with semi precious stones. Sisters can either buy the Rakhis or make their own from thread and crafts.
