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Importance Of Raksha Bandhan Festival
‘Raksha' means protection, ‘bandhan' means obliged or bind. Rakhi is celebrated by tying the Rakhi or a Holy Thread on brother’s hand. Brothers thank their Sisters by giving them Gift. Rakhi can be tied to anyone whom you consider your brother. The blood relation is not necessary for it. It is said that Sisters ask for protection from their brothers by tying the Rakhi. If a person is not having a Sister then he should adopt one and provide her protection whenever she needs. It is said that initially Rakshabhandhan was celebrated by the Rajput Women. Slowly this tradition was adapted by all the women. In each and every pat of the world Rakshabandhan is celebrated. This festival is considered as the most Famous of all the festival and auspicious also. Earlier this Rakhi was tied by the wives on their Husband’s wrist to protect them from Evil. This then changed, sisters started tying the Rakhis to their brothers to protect him from evil. Even the Rishis and the Sages tie Rakhis when anyone comes to them for worship. Rakhi is the festival that is celebrated by the priests too, as they tie Rakhis to their Patrons and in return they receive offerings from them. To trace the Origin of Rakhi is very difficult. As there are many stories in Hindu mythology which are associated to this. Though the exact origin is not possible to find but still there are few episodes related to the origin. Story of Yama and Yamuna Yamuna tied Rakhi on the wrist of Yama (Lord of Death). Yama was so touched with this gesture of Yamuna that he declared that whosoever is having a Rakhi on his wrist and if he is promise to protect his sister will be entrusted with Immorality. Indian History The Rajputh Queens use to send the Rakhis to the Mughal Kings when they were on the War Front for their protection against the enemy and evil. There can be many stories which are related to the origin of Rakhi. But the most important is the purity and affection of this relation which a brother and sister share. This tradition of Rakhi has become so important that come what may brothers and sisters do meet each other on this day. Article Directory: http://www.articledashboard.com Bharat Peripleko Recommending OnlineRakhiStore.com for Sending Rakhi in India and Rakhi Pooja Thali on Raksha Bandhan 2010 |
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