RAKSHA BANDHAN
WHY?? Raksha Bandhan is a Hindu festival that celebrates the love and duty between brothers and sisters; the festival is also popularly used to celebrate any brother-sister like loving protective relationship between men and women who are relatives or biologically unrelated.
WHEN?
IT IS CELEBRATED IN THE MONTH OF AUGUST.
WHERE?
IT IS CELEBRATED IN ALMOST EVERY PART OF INDIA .
HOW?
On the morning of Raksha Bandhan, the brother(s) and sister(s) get together, often in nice dress in the presence of surviving parents, grandparents and other family members. If the sister and brother are geographically separated, the sister may mail the Rakhi ahead of the Raksha Bandhan day, along with a greeting card or letter wishing her brother well. The ritual typically begins in front of a lighted lamp ( diya ) or candle, which signifies fire deity. The sister and brother face each other. The sister ties the Rakhi on her brother's wrist.
BY WHOM?
The festival is observed by Hindus, Jains, and many Sikhs.
By : Tiya (Student of St. Mark's Sr. Sec. Public School , Janakpuri)
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