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Rakhi Festival History
Hindu scriptures and mythology is the source of all Hindu rituals and festivals. One can find explanations for all Hindu traditions and customs in the Hindu religious epic. Therefore, the origin of Rakhi celebrations is also rooted in mythology Hindu.
No confirmation of the date and time available on the history of the festival of Rakhi but the story is this …
At the time Vedic in a day "Shravan Poornima (full moon of the Hindu month of Shravan), gods and demons were fighting a battle against each other. Unfortunately, the demons were in a stronger position compared with the deities. The King of Gods, Lord Indra, was very concerned about the outcome of the battle. His wife Indrani (also known as Shashikala) could not see him worried and prayed to the Almighty. Indrani was a religious woman she prepared a Talisman with her religious power and tied it around Indra's right wrist. She believes this protective talisman Indra in the attack by demons. In fact it was right on his belief On that day the gods won the battle and Lord Indra escaped unhurt.
This talisman has the power to protect the only one, therefore it called him 'Raksha Sutra' and the ceremony of tying the talisman was called 'Raksha Bandhan'. And since this ceremony took place on "day Shravan Poornima 'for what has become a tradition to celebrate' Raksha Bandhan 'on the' day Shravan Poornima 'each year.
Rakhi Customs and rituals
On the auspicious day of Rakhi the sisters and brothers all get up early in the morning. They wear new clothes on this occasion and prepare for your special party. In general there is a 'Shubh-Muhurta' for pairing Rakhi brothers. So prepare accordingly.
Sisters decorate a "Thali" (a plate) for the occasion of Rakhi. Maintaining all the necessary items like Roli (for Tilak), Akshat (beans Tilak rice) or Diya Deepak (for the Arti of his brother), candy and they are beautifully decorated Rakhi Thali. First, the sisters put Tilak on the forehead of his brother and then stick some of Akshat Tilak to it. Then they perform the fine of his brothers. After the tie Rakhi, preferably on the right wrist his brothers.
He is the brother's turn to give some gifts to their sisters. This gift can be cash or in kind. Sometimes, the sisters also give gifts back to his brothers.
Thus, in the festive occasion of Rakhi brothers and sisters, I wish long life and happiness, success, prosperity and health together. In the past they all seek the blessing of their parents and other older people in your family. After going to visit their relatives and exchange greetings with they.
