Raksha Bandhan

India is a land of multiple cultures and religion. Hence, it celebrates festivals throughout the year. Raksha Bandhan is one of the widely celebrated festivals in India, dedicated to the love and affection between brother and sister. This festival is celebrated to spread brotherhood. The name itself suggests 'a bond of protection'. Raksha Bandhan mostly involves sisters tying the thread or the rakhi in the hands of their brothers.

The celebration of Raksha Bandhan is calls for a lot of activities. Sisters take bath on the morning of Raksha Bandhan. They offer prayers to God and then tie rakhi in the hand of the brothers. They exchange gifts and sweets. Moral and cultural values prevail during the festival. The festival also helps in striking the emotional chord and strengthens family ties.

On this auspicious day different regions of India celebrate differently. In the western parts of India people offer water to the Shiva lingam and offer prayers for forgiveness.

Raksha Banshan is set to be celebrated on Aug 13, this year. Indianholiday.com offers online information about Raksha Bandhan.