The full moon day (paurnima or pournima)
of the Hindu lunar calendar month of Shravan is celebrated
as Narali paurnima, Rakshabandhan and at certain times, as
Shravani.
Raksha or Rakhi bandhan (Tying
of Raksha or Rakhi)
Significance
Raksha or Rakshi originally referred
to a wristband made with a small bundle of rice grains, gold
and white mustard seeds tied together. The Bhavishya Puran states
that the festival of tying of Rakhi was basically meant for
kings, signifying that the king was duty bound to look after
his subjects’ protection, welfare and prosperity.
Celebration
A new custom of tying rakhis began from the historical ages.
The sister is supposed to tie a rakhi on the brother’s wrist. The ritual
symbolizes the feeling that the brother should become prosperous and protect
the sister.
In the Hindu tradition Raksha signifies
all aspects of protection of the forces of Righteousness
from the forces of evil.
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