Raksha Bandhan, literally meaning “safety” and “bond”, celebrates the brother-sister relationship. Observed on the full-moon day or Purnima in the Hindu calendar month of Shravan. On this day, every sister ties a thread on the wrist of her brother as a symbol of her unconditional faith in him and of her prayers for his long life. In return, the brother promises to keep her happy always and protect her from all troubles throughout his life.
The decorative thread sisters tie on their brothers' wrist, in many parts of India. While it can be celebrated all day long, there is a particular time during which this age-old ritual of tying the rakhi should be done.
Every year, Raksha Bandhan is celebrated to mark the special bond between siblings. Also known as Rakhi, on this day sisters tie a sacred thread on their brother’s wrist; an act that symbolises love and protection. This year, Raksha Bandhan falls on August 22 (Sunday).
According to legends, the day has its roots in the time when Lord Krishna had cut his finger while was flying a kite. It is believed that Draupadi was so pained on seeing him hurting that she tore a piece of cloth and tied it on his finger. Moved by his gesture, Krishna promised to always protect and take care of her, which he eventually fulfilled by protecting her from the Kauravas.
As per another story, after being defeated thrice Vishnu was trapped in King Bali’s house. To free her husband, Lakshmi tied a thread on the King’s wrist. With this act, the latter could not refuse and had to eventually let go of her husband.
Over the years, however, the significance of the festival has expanded beyond just being a celebration of sibling bond. The idea of togetherness and protection has been incorporated in various cultures. For instance, many environmentalists, in their bid to protect trees, tie rakhis around them. Poet Rabindranath Tagore had also used the day and its significance to prevent the 1905 Bengal partition. On his call, several Hindus and Muslims of Sylhet and Dhaka came together.
These days, when sisters tie rakhi, brothers offer them gifts and sweets. Sweet dishes are cooked at home and all family members wear new clothes.
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