RAKSHA BANDAN

schoolash.blog - The bond between brother and sister bond is one of the most noble of human emotions. 'Raksha Bandhan' or 'Rakhi' is a special event to celebrate that bond with the sacred thread tied on the wrist atupun younger brother. 'Rakhi'. It means 'bond of protection', and Raksha Bandhan signifies that the stronger should protect the weaker of the crime.

The ritual began in Shravan month of Hindu full moon, where the sisters tie the sacred Rakhi bracelet on right wrist of their brother, and pray for their long life. Rakhis ideally made ​​of silk with gold and silver thread, which is studded with semi precious stones.

This ritual not only strengthens the bond of love between brothers and sisters, but also the family jam. When a Rakhi is tied on the wrists of close friends and neighbors, when a girl feels a friend of the opposite sex have developed a strong love for him to reply, he sent a man Rakhi and turns the relationship into one of the brothers. This is one way to say, "let's be friends", without hurting the delicate feelings of others for him.