RAKSHABANDHAN - The Art Of Resham Ki Dorr!!!

Aaya Rakhi ka tyohaar! Chhayi khushiyon ki bahaar! Ek resham ki dori se bandha Behan ne bhai ki kalaaiyo pe pyar!!!

As soon as the month of August arrives, there is a great sense of excitement and happiness that takes over everyone’s hearts. All the credit goes to the most affectionate and special festival of the siblings i.e. Raksha Bandhan which holds immense significance in the people’s lives who share a wonderful bond with their siblings.

Rakhi recall a brother, his responsibility towards her sister.

           It’s that part of the year when our televisions are filled with the advertisements of chocolates and greetings cards. Siblings are the most excited ones in the families looking forward to celebrating their bond of love on the auspicious full moon day of the month of Shravan. Yes, it’s the celebration of Raksha Bandhan, which falls on August 15th this year.

It may be that memories will fade with time but the love that brother and sister share will never fade away, rather it will multiply over the years.

                    The bond between brothers and sisters is the strongest bond ever and the chastity of the relationship only solidifies this bond further. The festival of Raksha Bandhan is all about celebrating this bond. Also known as Rakhi, this celebration of the bond between siblings is celebrated across the nation. The central ceremony of Rakhi is all about sisters tying a sacred thread known as Rakhi around their brother’s wrists.

I sought my soul, but my soul I could not see. I sought my God, but my God eluded me. I sought my brother and I found all three.  

    

          Traditionally, the colour of the Rakhi was red and even today, it is the most prevalent colour when it comes to Rakhis. The red coloured Rakhi tied on the right wrist of the brother is symbolic of the fire element. And as per the Hindu belief, red stands for purity and a sister ties a red thread to ensure that there is strength, security, power and protection in the relationship. The whole idea behind the festival is that the sisters pray for the safety and prosperity of their brothers, while the brothers vow to safeguard and stand for their sisters.

The warmth of love between brothers and sisters should remain life-long. Happy Rakshbandhan.