Saturday, 10 August 2013
When Is Rakhi | Raksha Bandhan 2013?
Raksha
Bandhan is a Hindu festival that celebrates bond and relationship of a brother
and sister.
Raksha Bandhan will be
celebrated on Wednesday, august 21, 2013.
The
festival is marked by the tying of a rakhi, or holy thread, which comes in many
colors and designs, by the sister on the wrist of her brother. The brother in
return offers a gift to his sister and vows to look after her as she presents
sweets to him. The brother usually presents his sister with an envelope filled
with money, though other presents such as saris and clothing can be given. The
brother and sister traditionally feed one another sweets. These sweets include anything from Jalebi,
Kaju Katli, and Burfi. Since Indian kinship practices give cousins a status similar to siblings,
girls and women often tie the rakhi to their male cousins as well (referred to
as "cousin-brothers" in regional parlance) in several communities.
It is widely celebrated as a
festival across India and around the world.
"Happy Raksha Bandhan"
