Raksha Bandhan: The festival of Rakshabandhan is celebrated with different traditions all over the country. Know the interesting rituals related to this sacred relationship of siblings and their importance.
Raksha Bandhan Interesting Traditions: The festival of Raksha Bandhan is being celebrated across the country today. On the day of Rakshabandhan, various traditions are adopted in different parts of the country, which tells about the unique culture of the country. Rakshabandhan is not limited to tying rakhi by applying tilak in brother’s forehead. Know how the holy festival of Rakshabandhan is celebrated in different parts of the country and what is their importance.
Ritual
On the day of Rakhi, the sisters tie a holy thread of Rakhi i.e. silk on their brothers’ wrists and pray for them by applying tilak on the forehead. The siblings promise to protect them. In this holy festival, this scene is visible when a glimpse of defense and faith is seen in the eyes of sister-brother.
Gift sisters in rakhi
In the holy festival of Rakshabandhan, brothers give gifts to the sisters after getting tied to Rankhi. Giving gifts strengthens the relationship between sisters and brothers. Rakshabandhan is considered a symbol of unwavering love and belief between brothers and sisters, not the cost of the gift.
Tradition of breaking bangle for sister’s infuses
In some areas, on the day of Rakshabandhan, sisters tie colorful bangles to their brothers. It is believed that the brother breaks a bangle, which removes negativity from the life of the sister. Even though it sounds strange to hear, the love of sister and brother is hidden in this Prabha too.
Water carrying ritual
In some communities, sisters revolve around their brothers by placing a water pot on their heads. The purpose of revolving is a symbol of security.
Tradition of temple darshan and prayers
On the day of Rakshabandhan, family or specific community go to temples and pray and ask for blessings for each other. This happens in a few parts of the country.
Coconut
The day of Rakshabandhan is celebrated with Narli Purnima in the Koli (Maharashtra) community, where coconut is offered to the sea deity Varun for the protection of fishermen. The livelihood of fishermen is attached to the sea, so the worship of the sea has special significance on this day.
Tradition of tying rakhi to cattle
The day of Rakshabandhan in Odisha is known as Gamha Purnima. On this day, farmers tie rakhi to cattle for safety and prosperity.
Radha-Krishna worship on the day of Rakshabandhan
The day of Rakshabandhan in West Bengal is known as Jhulan Purnima. On this day Lord Krishna and Radha are prayed and Rakhi is considered a symbol of hope of immortality.
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Fasting and sprinkling rice
On the day of Rakshabandhan, sisters also observe fast. In some families, sisters fast for the good of their brothers before tying rakhi. At the same time, Saluno is celebrated in Jammu in which rice is sprinkled in the hair of the brothers and ties the defense formula instead of normal rakhi.
Kite flying in Rakshabandhan
In many parts of North India, kites are performed during Rakshabandhan, which symbolizes freedom and celebration. These customs reflect the diversity and cultural prosperity of Rakshabandhan celebrations in Indian states and communities.
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