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Raksha Bandhan

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Raksha Bandhan

Why it is celebrated

Raksha Bandhan falls on the full moon of Sawan. Sisters tie a rakhi on their brothers' wrists and pray for their wellbeing, and brothers promise to stand by them always. By tradition a rakhi is not tied during bhadra, so check the panchang for the right time.

The story

In his Vamana avatar, Bhagwan Vishnu asked the generous King Bali for land measured by three steps, and Bali gave away everything he had. Pleased with his generosity and devotion, the Lord gave him the kingdom of Patal lok and promised to stay with him and guard his kingdom himself.

When the Lord did not return to Vaikunth, Mata Lakshmi grew worried. She took the form of an ordinary woman, went to King Bali and told him she had no brother. Bali respectfully accepted her as his sister.

On Shravan Purnima, Mata Lakshmi tied a raksha sutra on King Bali's wrist. Delighted, Bali said, 'Sister, ask for anything you wish.' Then Mata Lakshmi showed her true form and said she wanted her husband back.

True to his word, Bali let Bhagwan Vishnu return to Vaikunth with Lakshmi ji without a moment's hesitation.

It is said that this is why the mantra recited while tying a rakhi remembers King Bali. The story teaches that the rakhi thread stands for love, trust and a promise kept.

Puja vidhi

  1. Check the panchang and choose an auspicious time free of bhadra.
  2. Arrange roli, akshat, a diya, the rakhi and sweets on a thali; offer the first rakhi to Bhagwan.
  3. Seat the brother, and the sister puts a tilak of roli and akshat on his forehead.
  4. Tie the rakhi on the brother's right wrist. In many homes the mantra beginning 'Yena baddho Bali raja' is recited at this time.
  5. Do his aarti with the diya and feed him a sweet.
  6. The brother gives his sister a gift and promises to always stand by her; then both take the blessings of elders.

Food

Ghevar, laddoos, kaju katli, kheer and a home-cooked festive meal.

Wishes to send

  • Happy Raksha Bandhan! May the lovely bond between brother and sister always stay strong and sweet.

  • One thread, lots of love and countless memories. Many happy wishes on Rakhi.

  • Childhood squabbles and today's closeness: that is the colour of Rakhi. Happy Raksha Bandhan.

  • May God keep your bond as brother and sister full of love, trust and joy. Raksha Bandhan wishes.

  • Far or near, the rakhi thread keeps hearts together. Greetings on Raksha Bandhan to you and your family.

  • May every bond have the trust and kept promise of Mata Lakshmi and King Bali. Happy Rakhi.

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