What is Raksha Bandhan | why we Celebrate Rakhi Festival The Stories behind the Festival

What is Raksha Bandhan (Rakhi)

 Raksha Bandhan is one of the important festivals in Hindu religion. It is also called as the Festival of Rakhi. The auspicious day when sister tie rakhi to their brothers is very significant for people in India. Raksha Bandhan is a famous festival of India. 

  Rakhi Festival is a festival of brother and sister. On this day sister tie a special band called "Rakhi" on their brother's wrist. A Rakhi made up of cotton thread, Silky thread or it can be made up of silver & gold also. And sister prepare the "Pooja thali" with kum kum, chahal, diyas, sweets and rakhi.

Tie rakhi on the wrists of their brother, and wish for their well being. Brothers give gift to their sister. Raksha Bandhan celebrates the bond of love. On this day tasty dishes, wonderful sweets etc.

The Stories behind the Festive 

    One of the famous stories of Raksha Bandhan from history is of Krishna and Draupadi. Once, Krishna's finger got cut during finger with Shishupal. At that time Draupadi immediately tore off a piece of her sari and wrapped on Krishna's finger. Due to this sisterly loving act Krishna promises to rescue her from any difficulty....

About Rakhi

  Raksha Bandhan festival is celebrated all over India on the full moon day of Shravan month according to Hindu calendar. Raksha means protection and Bandhan means bond. Thus the bond of protection is called Raksha Bandhan. 

Raksha Bandhan 

On this day sister apply Tilak on their brothers Forehead and tie Rakhi on their brothers wrist. On this day, their is a happy atmosphere in the whole Family. Brothers give gift to their sister and promises to take care of them in every situation.