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Raksha bandhan 2025: There is a long series of festivals in India, and some of these festivals are directly related to our culture, history and religious beliefs. One such important festival is Rakshabandhan, which is celebrated every year on the full moon of Sawan month. This festival of the unwavering love of brother and sister and resolve to protect each other is not only a bond of threads, but more deeply than this. But, have you ever wondered why this holy festival of Rakshabandhan is celebrated on the day of Sawan Purnima? Let us know what scriptures and Puranas say about this festival.
Relation of Sawan Purnima and Rakshabandhan
The full moon day of Shravan month is considered very auspicious and sacred in the Hindu calendar. On this day, the Moon is fully visible and the tradition of studying the Vedas by the Brahmins, Yajnopavit rites and charity and charity has been going on since ancient times. This is the reason that the festival of Rakshabandhan is also celebrated on this auspicious date, because this day is related to defense, best wishes and spiritual progress.
Tradition of defense formula
The basic idea of ‘Rakshabandhan’ in Hindu scriptures is related to ‘Raksha Sutra’. According to the scriptures, in ancient times, sages and sages used to tie a defense thread to the king to protect their yagyas and penance. This sutra was a symbol of the success of Yajna and protection from enemies. Gradually, this tradition converted to social form and the sisters also started tying Raksha Sutras to their brothers.
Mythology and major events related to Rakshabandhan
Story of Indrani and Indra
According to the future Purana, when there was a war between the gods and the Asuras, Devraj Indra’s wife Shachi (Indrani) tied a sacred formula on his wrist to protect Indra. Indra conquered with the power of this sutra. This incident is said to be of Shravan Purnima.
The episode of Krishna and Draupadi
According to an incident in the Mahabharata, when Lord Krishna killed Shishupala, his hand was injured. Draupadi immediately tore her sari pallu and tied it on her hand. It became a symbol of love and dedication, and Krishna later protected Draupadi’s rip. It also reflects the spirit of Rakshabandhan.
Story of Yama and Yamunaji
It is believed that Yamunaji tied a rakhi to his brother Yamraj on the day of Shravan Purnima, due to which Yamraj gave him a boon of immortality. Since then, this tradition has been going on that on this day, sisters wish brothers a long life.
Astrological cause
On the day of Sawan Purnima, the Moon is on its perfection and it is considered a symbol of mental and emotional stability. Moon is a factor of mind and this day is very favorable for emotional festival like Rakshabandhan. This is the reason that prayers and auspicious resolutions made from the mind are considered special fruitful on this day.
Special days for Brahmins
On this day, ‘Upakarma’ rites are performed by the Brahmin class, in which the study of Vedas and chanting of Gayatri Mantra begins. Wearing Yajnopaveet and Bandhana Bandhana has been a religious tradition, which later established as Rakshabandhan of sister-brother in the life of the common man.
Therefore, the day of Sawan Purnima has been considered auspicious for rituals related to defense and safety since ancient times. On this day, the tied Rakshasutra not only reflects the love of brother and sister, but it is also a symbol of protecting negative forces and dedication to each other.
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