Rakshabandhan is also known as "Nariyali Poornima" in certain parts of India especially maharashtra, Why?

Question

Could you tell me what is the reason behind it, the traditions associated with the day being called so?
Thanks

Answer 1

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Narial Purnima

This festival is celebrated all over India by the people for whom the sea is a means of living, particularly the fishermen. By virtue of this, the festival is primarily celebrated on the Western Coast, as India's fish trade is concentrated in that area. It is very popular in Mumbai, where the Kolis, the fishing tribe celebrates the festival with much gusto. Nariyal Purnima is celebrated on the Full moon day of Shravan (July-August) the same day as Rakhi Purnima or Rakhi

This festival is important for those who depend on sea for their life.On this day the Sea God, Varun is worshiped.The coconuts are offered to the Sea God thus the name Narial purnima or the coconut full moon.

It is the time of retreating monsoon. The skies are clearing, the tides are receding, the sea is less violent. It is the festival time for the people of the coastal areas. The people offer coconut to Lord Varun to invoke blessings and offer thanks giving.

For the fishermen is is the beginning of the new fishing season. During the monsoon the seas are more violent. The fishermen don't wade into seas during this time. Shravan Purnima signifies the end of Monsoon. The Fishermen decorate their boats, paint it new and put flags. They then carry decorated coconuts to the sea. It is kind of a community gathering there. They celebrate together, sing and dance together. In the end they worship the Sea God and offer coconut. The decorated coconuts are thrown in the water with prayers of a plentiful fish catch.

Why Coconut?
A coconut has three eyes. It is said to represent Lord Shiva, the three eyed God. Coconut is considered to be an auspicious offering to Gods. A coconut is broken in front of the deities before taking up a new venture to seek blessings and on successful comlition for thanks giving. Coconut is important for all religious occasions. Thus coconut is considered to be an ideal offering to the Sea God as well.

Pieces of coconut and coconut are distributed as 'prasad'. Coconut rice is the main dish on this day.

Answer 2

India is the land of color, music and celebrations. With its linguistic and cultural diversity each strata of the Indian society has adds its own flavor to the vibrant celebrations here.
Raksha Bandhan is known as Nariyal Poornima in the Western Parts of India. Raksha Bandhan is celebrated on the Shravan Poornima in the month of August every year. This is why the states of Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka and Goa call it the coconut full moon or Nariyal Poornima.
People of Western India celebrate Nariyal Poornima by supplicating the sea God Varuna and invoking his blessings by offering him coconuts.
On Rakhi Poornima, apart from the usual Rakhi ceremony between brothers and sisters. People also observe the Pavitropana ceremony where they seek forgiveness for their sins. They drench a few twisted threads of cotton in a mixture called Panchagaivya made up of cow ghee, milk, curd, urine and excreta and wrap it around Shivalingas for purification.
The month of Shravana is the month of gods and pujans (worships), the full moon day being the most important day of all. The Rakhi Purnima is important in more than one way. It is celebrated differently throughout the country. The reasons may be different, the names altered, the rituals, deviant but one thing that does not change is the prayer and pledge for protection 'Raksha'. In the Western Ghats the rakhi is considered to be an offering to Lord Varuna, The Lord of the sea. Lord Varuna is offered Coconuts. As a ritual coconuts are thrown into the sea on this day. The festival here is known as Nariyal Purnima. Number of legends are associated with the ancient festival of Raksha Bandhan. A popular legend of Rakhi from Bhavishya Puran narrates the story of Indra and Indrani. It says that once Lord Indra was facing reverses in battle against demons led by King Bruta. At this stage Indra sought help of Guru Brihaspati. The sage advised him to tie a sacred thread powered by mantras on the auspicious day of Shravan Purnima. Following the suggestion, Indra's consort Indrani tied the sacred thread on Indra's wrist on the decided time. The Rakhi helped Gods win the battle against the demons. From then on sisters' began to tie a Rakhi on their brother's wrist on the auspicious day of Raksha Bandhan

Answer 3

nariyali poornima festival is celebrated all over India by the people for whom the sea is a means of living, particularly fishermen. Nariyali Purnima celebrations by Kolis, the fishing tribe of Bombay is well known. To mark the joyous occasion fishermen decorate their boats with colorful flags and take it out to the seas

Answer 4

RAKSHA BHANDAN DAY IS ALSO CALLED NARIYALI POORNIMA -

People of coastal areas perform a very significant puja on the Nariyal Purnima day. They are the ones who entirely depend on sea and its content for their livelihood. Hence, Nariyal Purnima worship is vital for them. God Varuna or Sea God is worshipped greatly on this day. He is satisfied and made happy by throwing innumerable coconuts in sea on this day. Also known as ‘coconut full moon day’, this day falls on the same day when Raksha Bandhan purnima is celebrated all over the nation.

Coconut is the vital element of this puja. It is generally believed that only coconut has three eyes that remind us of Lord Shiva. Indeed, coconut represents Lord Shiva who is feared by human beings for his three eyes. Hence, people believe that coconut would be loved by him and hence, this fruit is chosen as a special offering for Nariyal purnima religious festival.

Before commencing any puja or before venturing into any kind of business, a coconut is broken and offered to all Hindu gods and goddesses. And after the task is successfully completed, a coconut is offered again to thank God for His benevolence. In fact, pieces of coconut as well as whole coconuts are distributed as 'prasad'. The delectable recipe for this day is the coconut rice, which is really yummy and relished by all.

ariyal Purnima characterize retreating monsoon. During this month, people witness clearing skies, receding tides and calm sea. Hence, Nariyal Purnima is an important time for fishermen, as it sets a new fishing season. During this month, fishermen can easily set out on their voyages on sea. But before that, they decorate their boats, paint it and put flags on it. Then they decorated coconuts into the sea. It is regional celebration time. All of them dance and sing together. Finally, they throw coconuts and pray for plenty of fishes.-

Answer 5

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