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James Kennedy November 25, 2019 BUS-MATH
Rejoice the bond, forever!
RAKHI : A GLEEFUL FESTIVAL TO CELEBRATE THE BOND OF LOVE One of the most favorite festivals in the Hindu calendar is Rakhi or Raksha Bandhan, the Festival of Threads. Indeed, if you are Hindu and have a brother, no matter where you are, you will try to meet up with him on Raksha Bandhan which falls this year on August 7. This is an ancient Hindu festival which occurs in the month of shravan on the full moon.
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It is said that, Lord Krishna formed this brotherly bond with Draupadi when she tore off a piece of her saree to bandage his cut finger, and he was always there for her when she called for help. In the Mahabharata epic, one learns that when she was being disrespected by the Kaurava princes who were trying to disrobe her, Lord Krishna saw to it that her saree was unending, thus honoring her modesty. On this special day, sisters prepare the 'Pooja thali' with diyas, kanku, chawal and rakhis. Then sisters tie a holy thread on the right wrist of their brothers and pray for their good health and long life. And the brothers in turn promise to protect their sisters. Brothers also give token of love to their beloved sisters. Weeks before the festivals, the bazaars in India are ablaze with the colorful bracelets of silken threads, bonbons and sequins, and rakhi shopping is a must, along with sweets and chocolate hampers for the occasion.