Raksha Bandhan 2017 Date

A Wonderful ceremony Raksha Bandhan is all about tying of sacred knot called Rakhi on wrist of brothers by their lovely sisters. Raksha Bandhan is a sacred day that memorizes beautiful relations of siblings, mammoth affections of sisters towards their brothers, In return, brothers offer gifts and abundant respect to their sisters.

How a sister ties rakhi on her brother's wrist?

The literal meaning of the name Raksha bandhan is a bond of protection. It is believed that during Raksha Bandhan the first Rakhi is offered to Lord Ganesha. Many sisters are very passionate of purchasing colorful rakhi for Raksha Bandhan in enchanting designs before Raksha Bandhan. On this special day, siblings wake up early in the morning to decorate Rakhi Thali or Pooja thali with diya, kumkum, roli, chawal, rakhi and sweets. Sisters pray to Lord Ganesha for happiness, longevity, and long-life protection against demons for their brothers. After worshiping to Lord Ganesha, sisters take aarti of their brothers, tie Rakhi on their wrist and feed sweets to them. In return, brothers offer gifts to their sisters. In Hindu culture, sister also ties Rakhi on wrist of her brother’s wife, if her brother is married.

Ancient beliefs on Raksha Bandhan

Myriad beliefs are associated to beautiful day of Raksha Bandhan. It is believed that sister Yamuna-the Pious River of India tied a sacred thread on wrist of her brother Yama-the Lord of Death. This sacred thread called Rakhi in Hindi was for well-being and longevity of his brother. Observing this, Lord Yama was profoundly happy and announced that people will celebrate this day as Raksha Bandhan. When Yamuna tied rakhi on wrist of her brother Yama, the day was Shravan Purnima. And this is the reason that we celebrated Raksha Bandhan on each year of Full moon day of Hindu month Sawan.

Another belief is attached with Lord Indra and Indrani. Indrani was the queen of Lord Indra. When Indra was in war with demons, Rishi Brihaspati suggested Indra to tie a sacred knot on his wrist. And thus protection of husband Indra, Indrani tied a sacred knot on his wrist. It helped Lord Indra and other deities to achieve victory in war.

May the festival of Raksha Bandhan beautify your relations with your sister..! Have a Happy Rakshabandhan..!