Raksha Bandhan is one of the main
festivals in Hindu religion. Although it is celebrated across India, it holds
special reference for those belonging to the northern and western parts of the
country.
The priests in the country announce
special time for tying rakhi on the day of Raksha Bandhan. It is time for the
ladies to adorn beautiful attires and get ready for the occasion. They are
mostly seen wearing ethnic ensembles with matching accessories and footwear.
Men are also seen donning traditional Indian attire. The atmosphere is filled
with love and joy. The ritual begins with sisters applying tilak on their
brothers’ forehead. They then tie rakhi on their brothers’ wrist and exchange
sweets. Sisters wish for the well being of their brothers as they carry out the
ritual. Brothers give gifts to their sisters and promise to take care of them
in every situation. It is not only a special day for brothers and sisters but
is also a great occasion to bond with other family members.
The advancement in technology has also
helped in bringing the loved ones together on this day. The siblings living in
distant lands can connect with each other via video call. Those who are unable
to visit each other on rakhi celebrate the festival by seeing each other
virtually on phone or laptop these days.
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