Relationships are the real significance of any festivity and it also holds true for any Indian festival. Every occasion comes with a feeling of togetherness which calls for a celebration. Every Festival brings the family together which falls for a celebration. Raksha Bandhan is an occasion of one such bond- that of a brother and a sister. As celebrated in India, nowhere this festival is celebrated. Rakhi is a festival which celebrates the bond of love between siblings. This day is made when siblings pray for each others’ well being and wish for each others’ happiness and long life.
Raksha Bandhan is a religious festival which focuses on performing the aarti and singing the prayers prior to tying the rakhi. The prayers are drawn from inspiration from the Hindu beliefs.
In Sanskrit, Raksha Bandhan literally means “the tie or knot of protection”. This is a Hindu Festival celebrating the love and duty between brothers and their sisters. The sister celebrates this ceremony by tying rakhi on her brother’s wrist and in return, the brother ritually pledges to protect and take care of his sister.
On the day of Raksha Bandhan siblings get together, Sisters wear new dresses and enjoy the festive vibes with family all together . If brother and sister are not together with this rakhi then sister can Send Online Rakhi to Chennai, Mumbai, Pune, Kanpur , along with amazing gift hampers. The rituals begin with a lighted lamp (diya) or candle, which signifies fire deity.
After tying the Rakhi , the sister prays for the long life , good health, well-being, prosperity and happiness of her brother. The festival starts with aarti, with a tray with a lighted lamp .
The brother gives his sisters new and surprising gifts such as cards, clothes, money or something thoughtful. The brother feeds his sister with sweets, with his hands, dry fruits and other seasonal delicacies. The hug and the larger family ritually congratulates the festive celebration of brother-sister protection and love. The brothers wear the Rakhi for a long time so as to remind of their sister and to mark the festival of Raksha Bandhan.