Raksha Bandhan 2017: Raksha Bandhan is a Hindu Festival which is celebrated in India sub continent and Nepal. The meaning of Raksha Bandhan is a “Bond of Protection”. It is celebrated on the full moon day of the Hindu lunar calendar month of Shravana. The day is celebrated with the love and duty between brothers and sisters. On this day before tieing rakhi to the brothers, sisters perform aarthi with full of prayers for the goodness of her brother.
The day is celebrated between men and women with a brotherhood relation whether they may or may not be biologically related. On the day of Raksha Bandhan, the sisters tie a sacred thread called Rakhi on her brother’s wrist with full of prayers for his happiness, health and wealth. This resembles the sister’s love for her brother. In return, the brothers present the gifts to his sisters and promise her that he will protect forever.
This is the day of reunion and celebrates Raksha Bandhan with all the family members. People celebrate the day by sharing tasty dished, sweets and exchange of gifts. People also share their past experiences. Those who can’t meet can send their rakhi and wishes through e-cards and Rakhi messages.
Raksha Bandhan Wishes & Quotes
Memories may fade away with time but the love we share as a brother and sister will never fade away, rather it will multiply over the years. Happy Raksha Bandhan!
Good luck, good health and goodwill, protection from evil, long life & prosperity, and my bestest wishes for your happiness, success and safety. Happy Raksha Bandhan, sister!
Friends are the siblings god never gave us. So, thank you for being the sibling I never had. Happy Raksha Bandhan!
All for one and one for all, my brother and my friend. What fun we have, the time we share. Brothers till the end.
Having a sister is like having a best friend you can’t get rid of. You know whatever you do, they’ll still be there. Happy Raksha Bandhan, sis!
I wish Raksha Bandhan to all and this may symbolise love, affection, and trust where it brings the happiness and prosperity to all the people of the country.