Raksha Bandhan.

       Raksha Bandhan is a Hindu festival celebrated in various parts of India and Nepal too. It is also celebrated in Mauritius and Nepal. The festival celebrates the pious bond of brother and sister. Raksha Bandhan is being celebrated since the ancient times. It has a number of historical and mythological connotations. The festival is awaited all year long and celebrated with immense zeal.
     
 When is Raksha Bandhan Celebrated?

          As per the Hindu calendar, Raksha Bandhan falls in Shravan maas also known as the Sawan month. It is celebrated on the last day of the Shravan mass which mostly falls in the month of August. The entire month of Sawan is considered to be auspicious as per the Hindu religio

How is Raksha Bandhan Celebrated?

            Raksha Bandhan is celebrated during the day time. Brothers and sisters adorn beautiful attires to celebrate this pious day. The sisters apply tilak on the brothers’ forehead, tie the rakhi on their wrist and exchange sweets. While carrying out this ritual the sisters pray for the well being of their brothers. The brothers give gifts to their sisters and pledge that they will stand by them and take care of them in every situation. Both brothers and sisters observe fast before tying the rakhi. They eat only after the ritual is carried out.

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