Raksha Bandhan is a beautiful Indian
festival which celebrates the natural bond of love and affection between
a brother and a sister by means of a sacred thread called Rakhi.
Festival of Rakhi is celebrated on the full moon of the Hindu month of
Sharavana. Rakhi Festival 2008 will be celebrated on Tuesday, 16th
August 2008.
On the day of Rakhi festival sisters perform an arti of their brothers
and tie the sacred thread of rakhi on the wrist of the brother. While
tying the holy thread sisters prays to the divine for her brothers well
being and happiness. Brothers in their turn pledge to protect sister
from all hardships and dangers that may befall on her. Later loving
sisters treat their dear brothers with sweets and festive food. Brothers
are supposed to give their sisters Rakhi gifts or some cash. Sisters too
pamper brother with loads of Rakhi gifts.
There is fun and a harmony during the festival of Rakhi as the family
reunites on this day. The best of festival food and sweets (especially
kheer) are consumed between fun frolic and merriment on Rakhi day.
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