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Raksha Bandhan – Siblings Day in India
Just like the West has a dedicated Friendship Day for friends and Valentine’s Day for sweethearts, India has a dedicated daytime to celebrate brother – sister relationship. We cry this daytime Raksha Bandhan and celebrate it on the auspicious Shravan Purnima or the full moon day of the Hindu month of Sawana (July - August).
And, fair as roses signify Valentine’s Day and friendship bands complete the picture of Friendship Day,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], decorated silken thread called Rakhi reflect the spirit of Raksha Bandhan. Carrying out the Raksha Bandhan observance in a traditional means,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], sisters’ apply sacred red tilak on their brother’s forehead,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], perform arti of him and then knot Rakhi on brother’s wrist. While performing the ceremony a sister prays for her brother’s well being and long life. Brothers’ in their corner bless their sister and engagement to protect her from all hardships in life. Entire home gathers and shares a festive repast afterwards.
This simple additionally deep meaning institution is said to have started in Vedic phase. Every year since then,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], Hindu siblings wherever they may be carry out this ceremony with joy and awe. The custom is said to reinforce brother sister relationship and bind them in an eternal bond of love and trust.
In modern times, Raksha Bandhan alternatively shall we mention, “Siblings Day in India” namely celebrated with much extra passion and gaiety. Day before the celebration sisters’ apply henna ashore their palm and buy the maximum artistic Rakhi because their dearest brothers. Sisters likewise purchase gifts to indulge their sibling. This could be candy,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], chocolates,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], perfumes or even apparels. Brothers’ are traditionally required apt indulge their sister with cash or gifts.
Today, the pulchritude of the festival has transcended the barriers of religion and caste. Sikhs,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], [link widoczny dla zalogowanych] and even Muslim siblings in India celebrate Raksha Bandhan with delight. And, with the mushroom of globalization and immigration of millions of Indians in foreign lands, the festival is also gaining attention of the siblings in the West and other parts of the globe. Foreigners are being enamored with the inherent beauty of the festival and increasingly accustoming it in their mores. Perhaps,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], few annuals from now Raksha Bandhan would not be limited for an Indian festival, like Friendship Day and Valentine’s Day it would be celebrated globally as Siblings Special occasion!!
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