Rakhi
Celebration ( knot of protection ) in India stands for the sacred
relation between a brother and a sister. On the special occasion of Raksha
Bandhan, people of all age group can realize the actual value of having their
own brother and sister in their life. The bond of love between a brother and a
sister is one of the the most beautiful relation on this earth. This festival brings in
the feeling of strong and divine relationship among siblings. Rakhi celebration
strengthens the affectionate relationship and love among them.
On this auspicious day, sisters tie a rakhi /Raksha
Bandhan around the wrist of their brothers and wish them to remain free from
any evil influence throughout their lives. In turn, brothers also promise to
protect their sisters from any odd situation at any cost.
According to the Indian tradition, the Rakhis ( Holy Thread ) and sweets ( Methai ) are prepared long before the Shravana Purnima. , the family members get ready for the rituals early in the
morning. They take a bath to purify mind and body before starting preparations. Sisters prepare the puja thali which consists of roli, tikka,
Rakhi threads, rice, aggarbattis (incense sticks), diyas and sweets.
After offering the rituals to the deities of the family, the sister perform
aarti of their brothers and ties Rakhi on their wrist. and put kumkum
powder on the forehead of their brother and offer sweets.