It is almost time to celebrate the amazing bond of sibling love on the auspicious full moon day of the month of Shravan. Yes! Raksha Bandhan is here and will be celebrated on August 3 this year. Siblings are already busy buying rakhi and rakhi gifts. All the local shops and online gift portals are facing a huge rush, and that’s how grand this festival is. Siblings from across the globe celebrate this festival with utmost joy and happiness.
People exchange gifts and sweets are offered in different parts to commend the Rakhi celebrations. The main festival is all about sisters tying the sacred rakhi thread on their brother’s hand to shower blessings upon them, and the brother takes an oath always to protect the sister from evil. But what are the significance and the history behind this celebration and festival? Well, read it all below!
Joyous Festival of Eternal Kinship
After the beautiful green monsoon season, rakhi that falls on Shravan Purnima carries with it the vivid “period of festivals”. There are a few intriguing historical confirmations just as fanciful depictions mixed up with this celebration that helps us to remember its significance. The most well known chronicled story is about Rani Karnavati of Chittor, who sent a rakhi to the Mughal ruler, Humayun, after which he battled against Bahadur Shah Zafar and reestablished the realm to rani’s child. Raksha Bandhan is also mentioned in our legends as a celebration of divine Gods. The Yamuna used to tie rakhi to his sibling Yama (divine force of death), intrigued by which he pronounced that whoever got a rakhi tied would turn immortal! Another story from the epic Mahabharata is about Draupadi, who once tied a torn bit of her saree to Krishna’s wrist to stop the bleeding from a battlefield wound. Krishna got so impressed by the actions of Draupadi that he declared her as his sister and took an oath always to protect her.
Does Distance Matter in Rakhi Celebrations?
As we all know that sisters tie the sacred rakhi thread on their brother’s wrist, so if siblings are far away from each other. Well, Raksha Bandhan can be celebrated even if you are far away from your siblings. You can send rakhi online to bro at his doorstep and can video call them later on a particular day. Tie the sacred rakhi thread virtually, and they will on the opposite end tie that rakhi you sent. Along with rakhi, you can also send sweets, gifts, etc. So, yes! Raksha Bandhan can be celebrated in any part of the world, and the distance doesn’t matter.
What are the Rakhi Special Sweets?
Well, you will see mainly these sweets in your local sweet shops. The desserts are Kaju Katli, Soan Papdi, Besan Laddu, Rabdi, Dry Fruit Barfi, and Chocolate Barfi. In some other states, you will find some different sweets as well, but mainly these sweets, as mentioned above, are preferred. Families and relatives take part in the celebrations, and memories are cherished over sweets.
Conclusion | Joyous Festival of Eternal Kinship
So, that’s all about the joyous festival Raksha Bandhan. I hope you are also ready with rakhi and rakhi gifts for your siblings. If not, buy from an online store or your trusted local shop.
