What is the real meaning of Raksha Bandhan?
Raksha Bandhan is observed on the last day of the Hindu lunar calendar month of Shraavana, which typically falls in August. The expression “Raksha Bandhan,” Sanskrit, literally, “the bond of protection, obligation, or care,” is now principally applied to this ritual.
Why is it called Raksha Bandhan?
Raksha Bandhan is also known as Rakhi, after the decorative thread sisters tie on their brothers’ wrist, in many parts of India. While it can be celebrated all day long, there is a particular time during which this age-old ritual of tying the rakhi should be done.
Who ties Rakhi?
On this occasion, a sister ties a rakhi on her brother’s wrist. This Rakhi is a sacred thread and it signifies her wishes for his prosperity and happiness. The festival of Raksha Bandhan tends to reflect on the very same bitter-sweet relationship between a brother and sister.
Can we tie Rakhi to boyfriend?
But, the answer is yes, you can tie Rakhi to your husband.
Why Raksha Bandhan is celebrated story?
The story of Raksha Bandhan is related to the Hindu epic Mahabharata. In Mahabharata, Lord Krishna once cut his finger which then started bleeding. Seeing this Draupadi then tore a piece of cloth from her saree and tied it on his finger to stop the bleeding. The piece of cloth then became a sacred thread.
Can I marry my Rakhi brother?
No legal status of wife or kids can be taken by the marriage. If you change the religion and think of getting married than also in the eyes of law your marriage is null and void. There is nothing wrong in being close to your Rakhi brother. I don’t have a sister.
How is Rakhi celebrated?
On the day of Raksha Bandhan, brothers and sisters wear new clothes and observe the festival in the presence of their parents, elders and grandparents. The ritual involves lighting a diya or earthen lamp which represents the fire deity and performing of aarti by the sisters.
Can a girl wear Rakhi?
However, the festival nowadays is witnessing a trend, where a woman (nanand) is tying a rakhi to another woman (bhabhi, or brother’s wife). And this rakhi is fancy and colourful — it’s called Lumba rakhi. It is a tradition followed by Marwadi and Rajasthani women to tie Lumba rakhi to a sister-in-law’s wrist.
Who tied first Rakhi?
Since that day, the amulet is known as Raksha Sutra and that is why Raksha Bandhan is celebrated on the full moon of Shravan month. Though, the first ever Rakhi was tied by a wife on her husband’s wrist but it changed later in the Vedic period only.