Raksha Bandhan Date in 2017 and History

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Raksha Bandhan is one of the main festival in India and also it celebrates in Nepal it is Hindu religion festival but all the religions are actively participated in this festival. In this year the Raksha bandhan is celebrated in 07^th of August. Raksha Bandaks means "protective bond." We observe the day of the full moon of the luni-solar Hindu calendar month of Shravana, which usually falls in the August Gregorian calendar. The festival celebrates love and duty between brothers and sisters. It is also commonly used for any type of sibling between men and women who may or may not be biologically related related. On Raksha Bandhan, a sister attaches a Rakhi (holy thread) to her brother's wrist with a prayer for prosperity and happiness. This symbolizes the love of the sister. Brother gives a symbolic gift and a promise to protect it. Happy raksha bandhan images

           Raksha Bandhan is observed mainly by Hindus in northern and western India, Mauritius and Nepal. It is also celebrated by Hindus and Sikhs in parts of Pakistan and the diaspora in India and Nepal which have settled elsewhere. The festival is also observed by Jains as the religious festivals, where Jain Priests give devoted sons. Raksha Bandhan is an important tradition in the history of Sikhism also sometimes as Rakhardi or Rakhari

             Raksha Bandhan as a religious feast focuses on performing the Aarti and saying prayers before tying the Rakhi. Prayers are inspired by Hindu sacred texts.

Raksha Bandhan in Sanskrit literally means "tie knot or protection. The word Raksha means protection, whereas Bandhan is the link of the verb. It is an ancient Hindu festival that celebrates the love and duty ritually between brothers and sisters. Sister performs a Rakhi celebration, then pray to express their love and passion for the welfare of her brother; In return, the brother ritually committed to protecting and caring for his sister in all circumstances. It is one of several occasions where family ties in India say.

        The festival is also an opportunity to celebrate siblings as family ties between cousins ​​or distant members of the family, sometimes biologically unrelated men and women. For many, the festival goes beyond the biological family, brings together men and women across religions, ethnic groups and emphasizes harmony and love ritually. One observes in the Hindu calendar month of Sravana, and generally falls in August each year.