Why do we celebrate Rakhi?
Raksha Bandhan 2023: A Sacred piece of Thread that signifies the true love between a brother and a sister
This year, on the 30th of August, we will once again celebrate Raksha Bandhan. The sacred tie thread of Rakhi is the icon of love, affection, good luck and other good things. So, read here and get all the vital know-how of Raksha Bandhan and enjoy the occasion in 2023.
Raksha Bandhan is also called Rakhi, and it is popularly known in that way. It is only the most anticipated occasion for brothers and sisters. In the relationship between the two, the brother has to always keep his sister safe from all the problems and issues she may face and the sister hopes for a brother’s long and prosperity-filled life. In this thread, a sister seeks protection and love from her brother. This relation of the siblings is enjoyed as an occasion and it marks the day of Raksha Bandhan.
Rakhi in the year 2023 would mostly get your big bond between brother and sister. So, enjoy this year Rakhi with great enthusiasm.
Rakhi occasion has the power to get the whole family together, as they enjoy this festival with a jovial mood. Raksha Bandhan is the amalgamation of two words meaning ‘the bond of protection’. On the day, a sister ties the sacred thread of Rakhi around the wrist of her brothers and then the brothers make an oath of protecting her every time in her life. Sister wishes her brother's happy and harmonious life.
Rakhi occurs in the Shravan maas on the Purnima. In the year 2023, the Shubh Muhurat (good time), for rakhi tying is after 09:03:43 pm. Apaharana's time frame will be favourable for performing the ceremony.
Why do we celebrate Rakhi?
The sacred thread of rakhi is an icon of love, harmony, care-taking, affection and safety; hence it is also an icon of protection. A sister typically
Rakhi thread symbolizes affection, care, gratitude and protection. Rakhi is considered a protection symbol. On the day, a sister ties the sacred thread of Rakhi around the wrist of her brothers and then the brothers make a pledge to protect her every time in her life. Sister prays for her brother's happiness, safety and harmonious life. But, with the times changing, the designs of rakhis have also changed; they now come in various styles and forms.
Some famous Rakhi styles are as follows:
Gold and Silver Rakhi: These types of rakhis are in trend these days, but they are a bit more costly than others.
Metal Rakhi: These contain elements of metal in the rakhi
Kids and children Rakhi: They contain a cartoon character or a picture of a thing that a little kid would like.
Mauli Rakhi: These have spiritual sentiments in them. It also has Rudraksha beads in them.
Rakhi 2023: Legends associated with it
King Bali and Devi Lakshmi
The Bali earned noteworthy favour from God Vishnu thanks to his dedication. He asked Lord Vishnu for aid in his kingdom, and God Vishnu went there but Devi Lakshmi was angry with his departure so she also visited there in disguise. She put a Rakhi on Bali’s arm and in return she told that she wanted to be with her better half Lord Vishnu and showed her real form. Bali obeyed and gave her sister what she asked for.
The story of Emperor Porus and the wife of Alexsander is also very famous, in it; Alexander’s wife gave a rakhi to the emperor to save her better half’s life.
Rani Karmavati sent a Rakhi to Mughal king Humayun in order to save her dignity; this is also a famous story.
Raksha Bandhan 2023: Celebration Procedure
A sister always gifts an extraordinary rakhi to her beloved brother and the brother always tries to return gift her sister with the best possible gift. The sister also tries to make sweets and food for her brother and ties to adorn the house.
A sister has to make a puja thali (plate) which shall contain; a diya, kumkum, chaval (rice), sweets and a rakhi, which should be filled with love and affection. The ceremony begins with the sister first doing the pujan, then she puts up a tilak on her brother, then will give him sweets to eat. After these things are done, will give the rakhi to his brother and tie it to his right arm’s wrist. She will also pray for her brother’s long life and prosperity. The brother will also promises to protect her sister from all the bad, evil and dark things. After this, the brother will give a souvenir to his sister which will be a surprise for her. The whole family will enjoy this ceremony, which is awaited by all.
Sisters also have to recite these mantras at the time of tying the rakhi
“Yeena Badho Bali Raja Daanavendro Mahabala.
Tena Twam Anubadhnaami Rakshe Maa Chala Ma Chala.”
And also,
“Suraja Sakhan Chodia, Muli Chodia Beej,
Behan Ne Rakhi Baandhi, Bhai Tu Chir Jug Jee.”
This occasion of Raksha Bandhan is observed all throughout India and in various other countries, albeit with some other name and marginally different tradition. But, the effects, love, mission and the core of the occasion remain the same.
This year, in 2023, do enjoy the Rakhi festival, as it is the best time to relive all the childhood stories and also the best time to make new ones.
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