2007-08-19 19:56:40 · 4 answers · asked by J C 1 in Travel ➔ India ➔ Other - India
Raksha Bandhan (the bond of protection in Hindi) or Rakhi in Devanāgarī is a Hindu festival and also Sikh festival, which celebrates the relationship between brothers and sisters. It is celebrated on the full moon of the month of Shraavana and in 2007 it falls on August 28.
The festival is marked by the tying of a rakhi, or holy thread by the sister on the wrist of her brother. The brother in return offers a gift to his sister and vows to look after her. The brother and sister traditionally feed each other sweets. It is still celebrated today, and the brother and sister have to treat each other well for the day.
2007-08-19 20:30:40 · answer #1 · answered by Zain 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Raksha Bandhan= Raksha= Safety- Bandhan- Relation
Greek Emporer Allexander the great conquered the world- In his battle in India with Porus- he defeated porus - at that time porus wife tied Rakhi to Allexander and said you are my brother and this is Raksha Bandhan- Allexander asked her in joy sister ask me - whatever you want- she replied In Battle with Porus dont kill him - he is my husband- Allexander agreed with her and he defeated but not killed porus.
In Ancient times in India Wifes used to tie Rakhis to their Husbands for their Husbands safety in the battle fields etc.,
BCs- passed and ADs entered - Generations passed and New Generations entered and the culture has also changed. Now presently Rakhis were tied in India by Sisters for their brothers Safety and their Relation Safety etc.,
Brothers will offer some gifts to their sisters - who tied Rakhis for their safety etc.,
2007-08-19 21:06:01 · answer #2 · answered by Rama Krishna 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shravan purnima's second festival is Raksha Bandhan. This is an ancient tradition. Bhavishya Purana refers to a battle between gods and demons, and Indra (the king of the gods) was feeling depressed. At that time Indra's wife Sachi took a thread, charged it with sacred verses or Mantras for protection and tied it on Indra's hand. Through the strength of this thread Indra conquered his enemies. Since then till today this festival is celebrated.
Through the passage of time festivals are undergoing modifications. Raksha Bandhan is also known as Rakhi. Rakhi has become a sacred festival for sisters and brothers. Sisters tie them to brothers. Priests tie them to people of his congregation. During the middle ages, if a woman tied a Rakhi on the hand of any man, then it became imperative for him, as his religious duty of the highest order, to protect that woman. That man would put his life at stake to protect the honour of that woman.
In those days, many Rajputs sacrificed their lives to protect their spiritual sisters. Humayun received a Rakhi from the queen Karmavati of Chittor and for that, Humayun carried out his sacred brotherly duty and protected her by opposing his own soldiers.
According to ancient traditions, it is customary to have protection threads that are charged with sacred verses (Mantras) and sanctified with rice, durva grass etc.; to have these tied by people who know the Vedas or by near and dear ones. This protection thread saves from sins on the one hand and removes diseases on the other hand. By tying this thread, protection is afforded for a full one year and all kinds of fears are removed.
Nowadays Rakhis are decorated with soft silky threads of various colours, and also with ornaments, pictures, gold and silver threads etc. These Rakhis enhance the artistry of the people. Within these Rakhis reside sacred feelings and well wishes. It is also a great sacred verse of unity. Acting as a symbol of life's advancement and a leading messenger of togetherness.
Each person should celebrate with enthusiasm this sacred festival of Rakhi or Raksha Bandhan. (Raksha = protection. Bandhan = tie).-
2007-08-20 00:19:16 · answer #3 · answered by Jayaraman 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
a Hindu festival , which celebrates the relationship between brothers and sisters
2007-08-19 20:05:01 · answer #4 · answered by d g 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋