What is Raksha Bandhan?

The bonding between a brother and a sister is just unique and is beyond description in words. The relationship between the brothers and sisters is extraordinary and it is given importance in every part of the world. However, when it comes to India, this relationship becomes even more important, because there is a festival called "Raksha Bandhan", which is dedicated to love.

This is a special Hindu festival which is celebrated as a symbol of love among brothers and sisters in countries like India and Nepal. The occasion of Raksha Bandhan is celebrated on the full moon day of the Hindu lunar calendar in the month of Shravan, which usually comes in August of the Gregorian calendar.

Meaning of Raksha Bandhan

The festival is composed of two words, namely "Defense" and "Bandhan." According to the Sanskrit terminology, this opportunity means "bond of protection" or "knot of defense" where "defense" stands for security and gives a signal to tie the verb "bond". Together, the festival symbolizes the eternal love of a brother-sister relationship, which does not mean only blood relations. It is also celebrated between cousins, sisters, and sister-in-law (sister-in-law), niece (niece) and nephew (nephew) and such other relations.

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Hinduism: This festival is celebrated mainly in northern and western parts of India as well as in countries like Nepal, Pakistan, and Mauritius.

Jainism: On this occasion, the Jain community is also worshipable, where Jain priests give a formal formula to the devotees.

This festival, which is dedicated to the love of Sikh-brother-sister is celebrated by the Sikhs as "Rakhi" for Rakhi.

Origin of Raksha Bandhan Festival

The festival of Raksha Bandhan was started centuries ago and there are many stories related to the celebration of this special festival. Some of the different accounts related to Hindu mythology are described below:

According to the ancient story of Indra Dev and the Siddhi-Bhavya Purana, there was a fierce battle between the gods and the demons. Lord Indra - the Gods, the rain, and the Vajra of the heavens, who were fighting on the side of the Gods, powerful demon kings were making tough resistance from Bali. The war continued for a long time and did not come until the end. Seeing this, he went to Indra's wife Sachi Lord Vishnu who gave him a sacred bracelet made of cotton yarn. Sachi made a sacred thread around the wrist of her husband Lord Indra, who ultimately defeated the demons and recovered Amravati.

These sacred threads were described in the first account of the festival as talisman who was used by women for prayer and when they were going out for war, they were bound by their husbands. Unlike the current time, they were not limited to the sacred threads of the siblings.

According to King Bali and Devi Lakshmi: Bhagwat Purana and Vishnu Purana, when Lord Vishnu won the three kings from the demon king, he asked the monster king to stay with them in the palace. The Lord accepted the request and started living with the monster king. However, Goddess Lakshmi, the wife of Lord Vishnu, wanted to go to her native place Vaikuntha. Therefore, he built a rakhi on the King of the King, Bali, and made him brother. On asking about the return gift, Goddess Lakshmi asked Bali to release her husband from fast and return to Vaikunth. Bali agreed on request and Lord Vishnu returned to his place with his wife Devi Lakshmi.

Santoshi Mother: It is said that Lord Ganesha's two sons were auspicious and frustrated that they had no sister. He asked his father for a sister who, after the intervention of Sant Narad, was finally bound to his sister. Thus Lord Ganesh created Santoshi's mother through divine flames and on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan, two sons of Lord Ganesha received their sister.

Krishna and Draupadi:  Based on an article of the Mahabharata, Pandavas' wife, Draupadi, dedicated Lord Rakhi to Lord Krishna, while Kunti had given Rakhi Band to grandson Abhimanyu before the epic war.

Yama and Yamuna: Another legend says that the god of death, Yama did not visit his sister for the Yamuna for 12 years, which eventually became very sad. On the advice of the Ganga, Yama went to meet his sister the Yamuna, who is very happy and demonstrated the hospitality of her brother, Yama. Yuam was pleased with those who asked for a boon from the Yamuna. He expressed his desire to see his brother again and again. Upon hearing this, Yama made her sister, Yamuna immortal so that she could see him again and again. This mythological account is the basis of the festival called "Bhai Duj", which is also based on the relation of brother and sister.

Reason for celebrating this festival

The festival of Raksha Bandhan is celebrated as a symbol of duty between brothers and sisters. This opportunity is to celebrate the relationship between any kind of siblings between men and women, which can not be biologically related.

On this day, a sister builds a rakhi around her brother's wrist to pray for her prosperity, health, and welfare. In return, the brother promises to save his sister from any harm and give Raksha Bandhan Gifts in every situation. The festival is also celebrated between the relatives of the distant family, relatives or cousins ​​belonging to the brothers.

We all know time is changed that next month on august the festival of Raksha Bandhan will come, we all are also excited about, also thinking about giving a gift to our sister, thorough this article we are also suggest you that what type of gift you can give to your sister. 

If your sister is a school going girl then you can give her educational toys. 

If she is a college or office going girl you can give her a mini pocket pink capsule umbrella that will be very useful for her.

Cozy mugs are also the best option for her. 

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