Raksha Bandhan – The festival of Sibling Love | Diva India



A festival that celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters, it has the sisters tying a thread around their brother's wrist as a symbol of their love and in turn the brother pledges to protect his sister. Raksha Bandhan is the Hindu. It is celebrated on the full moon in the month of Sravana in the lunar calendar. The word Raksha means protection, whilst Bandhan is the verb to tie.



Families everywhere are preparing for the special day. Most of us are reminded of last minute gift shopping after glancing at a Rakhi special television ad that most popular brands launch during this time of the year. But to begin with Rakhi is not at all about gifts and sweets although like most Indian festivals, they form a part of the celebration. Rakhi signifies something very special; it is a celebration of love and brotherhood.

Anyone can celebrate Rakhi, even if they do not have any siblings or cousins, by tying the ‘knot of protection’ on the wrists of their close friends, who then become honorary siblings for life. This being such a sweet ritual, with its roots in history and tradition has found its way into the secular world with several iterations, however still signifying the same relationship of lifelong friendship and support.


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