Raksha Bandhan is celebrated in the Hindu month Shravana that falls in the month of (July- August) during a full moon day or Purnima day. Initially, Raksha Bandhan belongs to north and west India but soon People from all over India has started celebrating this heartfelt festival. It is the day that strengthen one of the noblest & loveful bond between the brother and sister. It is the day when sister tie the thread on the wrist of the brother and in return brother vouches to give love, affection and security for the sister. Thus, this day is called Raksha Bandhan as it literally means promise to tie the knot to make the pious relationship secure.
Mythological saga behind Raksha Bandhan related to Yama and Yami
According to the mythological saga, on the full moon day of the Shravan month of the Hindu calendar that falls in the month of July-August. Yama, the lord of death, got tied a thread from his sister Yami. Yama was overwhelmed by the love of his sister that he declared that whoever got this sacred thread (Rakhi) tied from his sister would become eternal.
From that day onwards sisters tie rakhi to their brothers wish them a long life and brothers give their blessings by promising to take care of the sisters throughout their life.
Mythological saga behind Raksha Bandhan related to Ganesha
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Raksha Bandhan is to strengthen the bond of love between the siblings.
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