Raksha bandhan holds true meaning for any Indian festival. Relationship here are the essence of celebration. Each festival brings the families together. That mere togetherness is celebration. Raksha Bandhan is an Indian festival to celebrate the sacred relation between a brother and a sister. This relation is no where so celebrated as in India.
The festival of Raksha Bandhan is a day celebrating the bond of affection between brothers and sisters. On this auspicious day, siblings pray for the well being of each other and wish happiness and goodwill. Raksha Bandhan, the name itself implies ‘a bond of love’, which is a pledge from brothers to protect the sisters from all troubles and a prayer from the sister to protect the brother from all evils.
The Festival falls on Shravana Purnima
The festival of Raksha Bandhan falls on the Shravana Purnima, that is the full moon day of the Hindu month – Shravana. This day generally comes in the month of August. The sisters tie the silk thread called rakhi on their brother’s wrist and pray for their well being and brothers promise to take care of their sisters. The festival is unique to India creating a feeling of belongingness and oneness amongst the family.
