Raksha Bandhanor Rakhi is a special occasion to celebrate the bond of love between brother and sister. This bond is considered as one of the deepest and noblest of all human emotions. The holy thread called Rakhi is tied around the brothers’ wrist. Rakhi is basically a sacred thread of protection with the love and affection of a sister for her brother. Rakhi is celebrated on the full moon day of the Hindu month of Shravana in India. The beautiful festival of Rakhi starts with prayers. Vermillion mark is applied on the brother’s forehead. After that Rakhi is tied on the brother’s hand by the sister. Brother promises to protect his sister and present her a gift.
Rakhi has a social significance also because this festival symbolize that everybody should live in harmonious coexistence with each other. Rakhi is tied on the wrists of close friends and neighbors also. With this the members of the community commit to protect each other and the society.
Raksha Bandhan or Rakhi is a special occasion to celebrate the bond of love between brother and sister. This bond is considered as one of the deepest and noblest of all human emotions.
This year Rakhi is on August 24, 2010.Donot forgot to present gifts to your sister on this Rakhi. Flowers N Wishes
offers a wide range of gifts on this Rakhi. Select one and send it to your sister anywhere in India.
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