Raksha Bandhan 2024

when is Raksha Bandhan 2024?

Raksha Bandhan 2024 – Raksha Bandhan is on the 19th of August. Raksha Bandhan will be celebrated on Poornima tithi in the Sawan month. Poornima tithi is when the full moon is in the sky. At This time we will celebrate Raksha Bandhan on the 19th of August.

 what is Raksha Bandhan?

Raksha Bandhan is a loving and traditional festival of Hindu in India. It is a bond between sisters and brothers. Raksha Bandhan is also called the bond of protection. On this day, the sister ties a rakhi to the brother and prays for him and the brother makes a promise to the sister for her safety and wellness after the tie Rakhi to the brother, and after that, the brother gives a gift to her sister. On this festival, married sisters come to their brother’s house, tie a rakhi on his wrist, and take a gift from their brother. This is also called a festival of sweets because the sister also brings sweets to her brother. Brother can also give sweets to his sister. 

what is the meaning of Raksha Bandhan? why do we celebrate ?

Raksha Bandhan is a part of two words, Raksha and Bandhan. where Raksha stands for protection and Bandhan signifies tie. Rakhi is a defensive charm and tying is a blessing. This festival is a commitment to family and a symbol of love, trust and respect. 

Raksha Bandhan is celebrated to strengthen and recognize the bond between sisters and brothers. This festival has an artistic, literal and spiritual significance. Then,

There are some reasons behind celebrating Raksha Bandhan

1. Draupadi and Shri Krishna – one of the most famous in history, Draupadi tied a piece of her saree on Krishna’s finger, after Krishna made a promise to Draupadi for her protection.
2. Yamuna and Yama – Yamuna the river of the goddess tied a rakhi to Yama the god of death. In return, he granted her life. That is the symbol of protection of life.

significance

1. Raksha Bandhan is the importance of love, unity, and a familiar bond between brother and sister. On this day siblings come and sit together and celebrate this festival.
2. Raksha Bandhan is a social ritual festival, where the tying Rakhi is the symbol of responsibility and care that have a brother and sister to each other.

Raksha Bandhan is not just a ritual. It is a promise, protection, love and bond between family, siblings and cousins. 

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