About Raksha Bandhan (Rakhi)
The connection between brothers and sisters is simply unique, indescribable in words. The relationship between brothers and sisters is extremely important, and it is important in every corner of the world. However, in India, this relationship becomes particularly important because there is a festival called “Raksha Bandhan” dedicated to the love of brothers and sisters.
Raksha Bandhan 2020 will be celebrated on 03 August 2020 in India.
This is a special Hindu festival, celebrated in countries such as India and Nepal to symbolize the love between brothers and sisters.
The meaning of Raksha Bandhan
The festival consists of two words, namely “Raksha” and “Bandhan”. According to Sanskrit terminology, this occasion means “knot of protection”, where “Raksha” represents the protection, and “Bandhan” represents the verb as “tie”. Together, the festival symbolizes the eternal love for the relationship between brothers and sisters, not just the blood relationship. Cousins, sisters and sisters (brothers), brothers and aunts (Bua) and nephews (Bhatia) and other such relationships are also celebrated.
The importance of Raksha Bandan in various religions in India
- Hinduism-This festival is mainly celebrated by Hindus in northern and western India, as well as countries such as Nepal, Pakistan and Mauritius.
- The in Nakhon-in Nakhon community also respects the occasion that the believer presents to devotees.
- Sikhism-Sikhs call this festival dedicated to the love of brothers and sisters “Rakhardi” or Rakhari.
Reasons to celebrate this holiday
The Raksha Bandhan Festival is regarded as a symbol of obligation between brothers and sisters. This occasion is to celebrate any type of sibling relationship between men and women that may not have a biological connection.
On this day, a sister tied a rakhi on her brother’s wrist and prayed for his prosperity, health and well-being. In return, the Brotherhood offered gifts and promised to protect his sister from any harm under all circumstances. The festival is also celebrated among brothers and sisters who are far away from home, relatives or cousins.
