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Rakshabandhan is celebrated on the full moon day of the month of
\nShravan (August). It is a day when brothers and sisters affirm their
\nbond. Sisters tie the sacred thread on their brothers\u2019 wrists. This
\nthread, which pulsates with sisterly love and sublime sentiments, is
\nrightly called the \u2018Rakhi\u2019. The brothers’ in turn give their sisters’
\ngifts and promise to protect them. Rakshabandhan is celebrated in
\ndifferent forms and is also referred to as rakhri, baleva and saluno
\nin different parts of India.<\/p>\n
The tradition of tying Rakhi can be traced to various stories in
\nIndian Mythology. According to one legend the Demon King Bali was a
\ngreat devotee of Lord Vishnu. Lord Vishnu had taken up the task to
\nguard King Bali’s kingdom leaving his own abode in Vaikunta. Goddess
\nLaxmi wished to be with her lord back in her abode.<\/p>\n
She went to Bali disguised as a Brahmin woman to seek refuge till her
\nhusband came back. During theShravan Purnima celebrations, the Goddess
\nLaxmi tied the sacred thread to the King. Upon being asked why, she
\nrevealed who she was and why she was there. The king was touched by
\nher goodwill and her purpose and requested Lord Vishnu to accompany
\nher. He sacrificed all he had for the Lord and his devoted wife.<\/p>\n
Thus the festival is also called Baleva that is Raja Bali\u2019s devotion
\nto the Lord. It is said that since then it has been a tradition to
\ninvite sisters in Shravan Purnima for the thread tying ceremony or
\nRaksha Bandhan.<\/p>\n
There are three types of bandhan or ties: satvic, rajasicand tamasic.
\nSatvic bandhan ties you with knowledge, happiness and joy. Rajasic
\nbandhan ties you with all kinds of desires and cravings. In tamasic
\nbandhan, there is no joy but still you feel some kind of connection.
\nRakshabandhan is said to be a satvic bandhan whereby you tie yourself
\nin with everybody, with knowledge and love.<\/p>\n
On Rakshabandhan day, the festivities start at daybreak. After
\ninvoking the blessings of the Gods, the sister performs the brother\u2019s
\naarti, puts tika and chawal on his forehead and ties rakhi on his
\nwrist while chanting mantras. Then she gives him sweets and gifts. The
\nbrother accepts her offerings and vows to take care of her and be by
\nher side in the time of need and gives her a token gift. The
\nRakshabandhanceremony ends here and the celebrations begin. The family
\nreunion itself is the reason for celebration. Rakshabandhan if taken
\nin the true sense encompasses love, peace and protection.<\/p>\n
Although, now it is considered as a festival for brothers and sisters
\nit was not always so. There have been examples in history wherein
\nrakhi signified raksha or protection. It could be tied by a wife,
\ndaughter or mother. The Rishis tied rakhi to the people who came
\nseeking their blessings. The sages tied the sacred thread to
\nthemselves to safeguard them from evil. It is the \u2018Papa Todak, Punya
\nPradayak Parva\u2019 or the day that bestows boons and ends all sins as it
\nis mentioned in the scriptures.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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