Raksha Bandhan (Rakshabandhan or Rakhi) is one sacred thread of protection adorned with a sister’s love and affection for her brother. The bond between sister and brother is always unique and always has a certain importance in every part of the world. When it comes to India, the relationship between siblings is very special and “Raksha Bandhan” is celebrated in honor of the love of the siblings.
Rakhi is also celebrated in Nepal to symbolize the bond between sister and brother. It is celebrated on the full lunar day of the Hindu lunisolar calendar in the Shravana month, which generally falls in the August month of the Gregorian calendar. This year it will be celebrated on August 30 (Wednesday). The most common part of the Raksha Bandhan festival is tying Rakhi for brothers.
According to Sanskrit terminology, Raksha Bandhan means ‘a tie or knot of protectionwhere the nameRaksha‘stands for protection and’Bandhanstands for the tie. Together, the occasion symbolizes the eternal love of the brother-sister relationship, which includes not only the blood relationship.
History of Raksha Bandhan
There are several stories related to the celebration of Raksha Bandhan, and some of the famous stories associated with this Hindu mythology are:
- Indra Dev and Sachi – According to the ancient myth of Bhavishya Purana, there was an intense battle between gods and demons at the same time. Lord Indra, who fought on behalf of the Gods, faced fierce resistance from the powerful demon king Bali. The battle lasted for a long time and did not come to a decisive end. Seeing this, Indra’s wife Sachi went to Lord Vishu, who gave her a sacred cotton thread bracelet. Then Sachi tied the sacred thread on the wrist of Lord Indra, who finally defeated the demon and recovered the Amaravati. Raksha Bandhan’s earlier account described these sacred threads, which were used by the women for prayers and tied on the wrists of their husbands when they left for war. Unlike today, these sacred threads are not limited to sibling relationships.
- King Bali and Goddess Lakshmi – When Lord Vishnu won three worlds from the demon king Bali, Vishnu was asked by the demon king to stay next to him in the palace. The Lord Vishu accepted the request and went to live with King Bali. But Goddess Lakshmi, the wife of Lord Vishnu, wanted to return to his hometown of Vaikuntha. Before that, she tied a rakhi on the wrist of the demon king and requested the king to release her husband from the vow. King Bali accepted the request and Lord Vishu returned to his place with his wife Goddess Lakshmi.
Raksha Bandhan celebrations
Raksha Bandhan is usually celebrated as a symbol of love between sisters and brothers. The festival is meant to celebrate any type of sister-brother relationship between men and women who may not be biologically related. On Rakhi Day, sisters tie a rakhi on their brother’s wrist to pray for health, prosperity and well-being. In return, the brother will present gifts to the sisters and promises to protect the sisters under all circumstances.
Raksha Bandhan Wishes And Quotes
Here are some Raksha Bandhan Instagram Captions, Whatsapp Story, Wishes and Quotes.
- I wish everyone a happy Raksha Bandhan full of happiness and togetherness. Let’s cherish the love, laughter and endless support we share with our siblings by celebrating our beautiful bond on this joyful occasion of Raksha Bandhan.
- “You were always my best friend, taking care of me and making sure the path I traveled on went smoothly. Even if I searched the whole world, there can’t be a better brother than you. – Happy Raksha Bandhan My brother
- “We were always close and cared for each other, even when life took us down different paths. Like an invisible thread, our love binds us together and ensures that we will remember where we came from and what we mean to each other. I wish you a joyful Raksha Bandhan, dear brother.”
- “The loving occasion of Raksha Bandhan is the best time, brother, to fondly remember the wonderful moment we spent together, sharing each other’s joys and sorrows. Thank you for spreading smiles everywhere and making life so beautiful, meaningful and happy… My dear brother.”
- “You never say no, you never say something is impossible and you never say you can’t do it. That’s my brother, a superman who makes things possible and makes paths smoother. I love you brother.”
- “You have always supported me, encouraged me with your inspiring words and helped me overcome my failures. Dear brother, thank you for everything you have done for me. – Happy Raksha Bandhan!
- “Dear brother, thank you for everything you have done for me. I am happy to have a brother like you.” Happy Raksha Bandhan.
- “On this Rakhi, let’s bring back the vibrant spirit of our childhood, play pranks on each other and become that crazy sibling we always were.” Happy Raksha Bandhan.
- “Dear brother, as I tie this Rakhi, I pray to God for your peace, happiness and prosperity. A warm and loving person like you deserves the best in life.” Happy Rakhi Day.
- “You helped me when I was in trouble, you made me feel safe when I was scared and other things you did to make me happy. Thank you is not enough for all this.” Happy Raksha Bandhan to you brother
- “I feel so blessed and cherished to have a brother like you in my life. You love an angel and are always there when I need you. Thank you brother and happy Raksha Bandhan.”
- Dear sisters, He will always be there to protect you at all costs. But don’t judge him by the amount he will give you at any cost
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