What should we do on Rakhi day?
On the day of Raksha Bandhan, brothers and sisters wear new clothes and observe the festival in the presence of their parents, elders and grandparents. The ritual involves lighting a diya or earthen lamp which represents the fire deity and performing of aarti by the sisters.
What is the main event performed on the day of Raksha Bandhan?
Celebrated on the full-moon day of the Hindu month of Sravana (July/August), this festival celebrates the love of a brother for his sister. On this day, sisters tie rakhi on the wrists of their brothers to protect them against evil influences, and pray for their long life and happiness.
What does a sister do for Raksha Bandhan?
After the ceremony, the sister ties the rakhi around the brother’s wrist and the brother promises to protect her. At the same time, the sister prays for good health, happiness, protection and success in her brother’s life.
Can lovers celebrate rakshabandhan?
We all know that Raksha Bandhan is a festival celebrating the brother-sister relationship. And that’s what we have celebrated in our life. You have been tying Rakhi on your brother’s wrist on every Raksha Bandhan. But, the answer is yes, you can tie Rakhi to your husband.
Can you tie Rakhi on your dad?
A) No, rakhis are not exclusively tied only to brothers or male cousins. Today, rakhis are tied to people one knows from the neighbourhood, close family friends and sisters-in-law. It is a way of building love between people and wishing well for them.
What is the auspicious time for tying Rakhi 2020?
Raksha Bandhan 2020 is an auspicious Hindu festival which will be celebrated on Monday, August 03 across the country. The auspicious time to tie the Rakhi (thread ceremony) starts at 09:28 AM and ends at 09:17 PM. The sisters can tie ‘Rakhi’ on the wrist of their brothers between 9.28 am to 9.17 pm.
How many days is Raksha Bandhan celebrated?
Raksha Bandhan (Rakhi) Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Sun | Aug 26 |
| 2019 | Thu | Aug 15 |
| 2020 | Mon | Aug 3 |
| 2021 | Sun | Aug 22 |
Is there Bhadra on Raksha Bandhan?
The auspicious festival of Raksha Bandhan should be celebrated only during the Bhadra-free period. It has been said – “भद्रायां द्वे न कर्त्तव्ये श्रावणी फाल्गुनी” Therefore, according to Hindu scriptures, this festival will be celebrated on August 22 in Bhadra-free period.
Which God is Worshipped on Rakhi?
The day is devoted to the God Indra (God of rain), and the God Varuna (God of sea). Raksha Bandhan has a deep rooted historical significance. There are many legends linked with the past of Hindu religion.
Which God is Worshipped on Raksha Bandhan?
Raksha Bandhan is a ritual followed by Lord Yama (the Lord of Death) and his sister Yamuna. Yamuna tied rakhi to Yama and bestowed immortality. Yama was so moved by the serenity of the occasion that he declared that whoever gets a rakhi tied from his sister and promised her protection will become immortal.