Indulge In The True Spirit Of Brotherhood In This Pious Raksha Bandhan Festival And Deliver Gifts

3 August 2016


With the onset of Shravan month in accordance to the Hindu Calendar Raksha Bandhan arrives with a boom. This pious festival tightens the siblings bonding even if anyone stays far away. In India this festival is celebrated almost in every state following the same tradition according to the Hindu rituals. This year that is in 2016 Raksha Bandhan would be celebrated on 18th August resuming to a specified time period. On the day of Raksha Bandhan the sisters rise early from bed and take a bath. After taking bath they worship the deities and offer prayers for the well being of their beloved brothers. Along with the sisters every member of the household rises up early and takes bath and join in the prayer session. Raksha Bandhan is celebrated during Shravan Purnima and on a full moon day which makes this festival more pious by nature. The customs which are followed during this festival depends from state to state and religion to religion. Rakhi or Raksha Bnadhan is famous in North and East India, Avani Avittam in South India,  Pavitropana in Gujarat, Nariyal Purnima in Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka and Kajari Purnima in Chattisgarh, Jharkhand. The customs which are followed during Raksha Bandhan starts from worshipping of Gods after which Aarti happens when the sisters prepare a Rakhi Pooja Thali with different Sweets, Roli, Chawal, Diya, folowed by Tilak which is made of Sandalwood paste and after this brothers give their sisters memorable presents. This season join in the celebration of Raksha Bandhan with awesome fun and frolic which makes the sisters happy. In earlier times the tradition of presenting gifts was not in vogue but in the recent times this has become a trend where the sisters pray for the long life of their brothers and the brothers give presents to make this event a remembrance. Sometimes it also happens that the Rakhis are sent to far off countries through the various courier companies who do this task more easily and systematically. Rakhis are of various types like Swastik Rakhis, Rudraksh Rakhis, Beads Rakhis, Stone Rakhis, Coin Rakhis, Lumba Rakhis, Peacock Rakhis, Zari Rakhis, Zardosi Rakhis, Bracelet Rakhis, Om Rakhis, Cartoon Rakhis, Chocolate Rakhis, Pearl Rakhis, Dry Fruits Rakhis, Kundan Rakhis and many more. This festival is celebrated in almost every household in India with great enthusiasm and this moment is enjoyed among every member of a particular family. Therefore Raksha Bandhan is not a festival of brother and sister but even the mother, wife can also tie a Rakhi on the wrist of a male.

This festival is enjoyed by people who belong to any religion despite being a Muslim, Christian, Jain, Sikh etc and even they enjoy in this splendid season. Raksha Bandhan is a splendid festival which not only invites the children but even the adults also plays an active role. Festival of brotherhood best expressed in the form of Rakhis which are tied on the wrists of the brothers for their well being. This exotic item is a heart throb of many and that is the reason why Rakhis are the most sensational products in the Raksha Bandhan festival. This festival enlightens each and everyone who loves to be in the company of the dear ones and spend time in the midst of happiness. This moment is unforgettable in the life of every brother and sister who waits for this day from one year back. This glorious day brings some happy moments which is only expressed from the eyes of the individuals. Before the onset of Raksha Bandhan the gift shops, market places, different online stores are crowded with people especially the females as they get involved in this season of togetherness. Raksha Bandhan paves the way to deliver enormous joy which comes from beneath the hearts of every individual who loves to deliver utmost fun and frolic. Along with the Rakhis there are Dry Fruits, Cakes, Chocolates, Apparels, Soft Toys, Sweets, Precious Stones, Corals, Cookies, Fruits, Flowers, Mugs and many other items. Thus Raksha Bandhan solely brings happiness in the lives of majority of people who loves to get indulged in the midst of this sensational festival. This festival sparks happiness in the lives of the people who love to enjoy by deliverig these precious gifts which makes a remarkable memory in the life of the sisters.

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