Sunday, September 10, 2006

Importance of Rakhi (Raksha Bandhan) in India

Rakhi is a traditional Indian festival celebrating the bond of love that is mutual between a brother and a sister. The society and traditions associated with this festival are sole and very special in themselves. Every part of India celebrates Rakhi in its own way along with its rich culture, tradition and pooja.

On this day sister ties Rakhi on the wrist of her brother and the dear brother pledges to protect and take care of his sister life long. With the exchange of gifts, cards and lots of Mithai/Sweets this special day brings siblings closer to each other.

Come, let's enter this world of cultural & traditional beauty and the stunning bond of love between a brother and a sister. Raksha Bandhan is celebrated in a different way in different parts of the India along with the cultural diversity.