

Raksha Bandhan

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Raksha Bandhan

In every sense Raksha Bandhan is a true Indian festival. Rakhi is all about human emotions it's a celebration of love and care among siblings. It portrays the true picture of our rich cultural heritage and traditions. With the passage of time it is the celebration styles and perspective that has become contemporary but the customs, traditions and rituals is the same till date. Still today also the rituals are followed with the same respect and enthusiasm. Through out the country the festival is known as Rakhi or Raksha Bandhan but owing to its varied legends and significance RakshaBandhan is known by different names in different states of India, by different communities. The significance and the way it is celebrated also varies with the regions. It is primarily regarded as a North and West Indian Festival but is celebrated in other parts of India as well though the day of Shravan Purnima or Rakshabandhan has a different significance in southern and coastal regions. It is celebrated as Rakhi Purnima in the northern and northwestern parts of India. Here it is celebrated as the bond of love between a brother and a sister.

In areas of Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Chattisgarh and Jharkhand Raksha Bandhan is called by the name of Kajari Purnima or Shravani. Here Raksha Bandhan is an important day for farmers and women who have sons. In the southern parts of India in places like Kerala, Andhra Peadesh, Tamil Nadu and parts of Orissa Rakhi Purnima is called Avani Avittam. It marks an important day for the Brahmins. The day is called Upakarmam by the Brahmins. They change their holy threads on this day. In the Western Ghats side that includes the states of Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa and Karnataka here Rakshabandhan signifies the beginning of a new season for those dependent on sea. It is called Nariyal Purnima or coconut full moon in these areas. In Gujarat Raksha Bandhan day is celebrated as Pavitropana the day, which marks the worship of Lord Shiva. Due to India's multifaceted cultural background each regions has a different name and celebration for the Rakhi Purnima but what ever may be the custom or tradition the common link is the tying of Rakhi on Raksha Bandhan, which is now a part of all the ceremonies. India unity in diversity is portrayed even in celebrating Raksha Bandhan. Rakhi, which is mostly celebrated in the northern part of the country. But in other parts of India the festival is celebrated in various other ways. The rituals and customs, which are followed, differ from region to region but all the celebration across the country maintains the actual essence of the celebration, which speaks of spreading love and concern for each other.


