Raksha Bandhan or Rakhi Purnima is a Hindu and Sikh festival that celebrates the relationship between a brother and sister or a cousin. Hindus celebrate Raksha Bandhan like this; the sister ties a rakhi or Holy thread on the brother's wrist that symbolizes the love of a sister and the well-being of a brother.
Raksha Bandhan was celebrated by Lord Yama and his sister Lord Yamuna. Once upon a time Lord Yamuna tied a rakhi to Lord Yama and bestowed immortality. Yama was so moved by the tranquility of the occasion that he declared that whovever gets a rakhi tied from his sister and promised her protection, will be immortal. This celebration was celebrated by many Hindus and Sikhs in India and Nepal but nowadays, all the Indian brothers and sisters all around the world are celebrating it.
By: Shivaansh A6
I forgot when it was raksha bhandhan my mother also forgot. when was raksha bhadhan.
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure but I think it was on the 2nd of august and you know when it is if you see a bright full moon
DeleteHi Shivaansh, thanks for writing such an informative article. I have seen alot of beautiful rakhi worn by the students in my class. I am looking forward to sharing this article with A3.
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