Raksha Bandhan

Have you chosen that special Raki for your brother already? Raksha Bandhan will be celebrated on 19th  August The bond between a brother and sister is unique. The loving banter and the happy camaraderie can turn into a fistfight and shouting match in no time at all! The love and hate aside, this is one endearing relationship for sure. This beautiful bond becomes even more significant with the festival of Raksha Bandhan. It’s a day of celebrating the special kinship between siblings. Raksha Bandhan means the ‘tie of protection. Raksha means ‘protection and Bandhan ‘tie.’ As per tradition, the sister ties a sacred thread (Rakhi) on her brother’s wrist and prays for his wellbeing and thriving future on this auspicious day. The brother, in return, promises to protect her against any harm for the rest of his life. Sisters will prepare the Rakhi Puja thali beautifully with the Raki, Diya, Kum kum, Raw Rice and Sweetmeats. The tika is applied on the brothers’ forehead, rice applied on the tika for prosperity The Rakhi is tied on the brothers’ wrist, The brother is then fed with sweets and then perform the Aarti ritual is performed Brothers in return present wonderful gifts along with a promise to protect their sisters in every circumstance.