Raksha Bandhan festival is the day of the sacred relationship between brothers and sisters. The festival of Raksha Bandhan is celebrated on the full moon day of Shukla Paksha of Shravan Month. This year Raksha Bandhan is on 11 August 2022. On this day sisters tie a thread of protection on the hand of their brother and brothers promise to protect them. The festival of Rakhi is a symbol of the undying love between brothers and sisters. The full moon of Shravan month is also known as Shravan Poornima or Kajari Poonam.
Raksha Bandhan 2022 : Significance
This festival holds a great significance among Hindu. People celebrates this day as a symbol of love and responsibility towards each other.
On this auspicious day of Raksha Bandhan, all sisters tie a thread around their brother’s wrist and pray for their brother’s wrist and pray for their brother’s well being and longevity while brothers promise to protect their sisters from any kind of difficulties in life.
Rakhi holds a special place in the heart of siblings as it is dedicated to siblinghood. It is also renowned by other names such as rakhi purnima, rakshabandhan or simply rakhi. When it comes to its significance, it is very important as well as great.
Rakshabandhan is formed with two words namely Raksha and bandhan. In Sanskrit, it means “the tie or knot of protection”. This is mainly a Hindu festival which celebrates the love and bond between siblings.
Tying Rakhi on Left or Right Hand
As per some old religious writings, there is a right method of playing out each ritual. These guidelines state that the rakhi must be tied only on the right wrist. The right portion of the body is believed to show us the correct way. It has greater capacity to control the mind and the body; while, utilizing the left hand is viewed as inauspicious for every ritual. That is the reason the rakhi should really be tied by the sister with her right hand and on the right hand of her bhaiya and bhabhi.
Also, Ayurveda says that the string tied on the right wrist regulates the Kapha and Pitta. Kapha and Pitta are two of the three components of the body according to Ayurveda. Kapha and Pitta comprise the water, fire, and earth components of the body. When these are regulated, the general health of the body remains great. Additionally, the person feels more protected knowing that a thread of love and protection is tied around their wrist.
Celebration of Rakshabandhan
The most famous festival of Hindus and celebrated across the country with great zeal and enthusiasm. Raksha Bandhan falls on Purnima Tithi of Shukla Paksha in the month of Shravan. In year 2022, Raksha Bandhan will be celebrated on both dates i.e., 11th and 12th August, 2022.
On this particular day, a sister ties rakhi thread on the wrist of brothers as a way to wish him all success and happiness in life. As its name implies, auspicious rakhi thread also protect brothers against bad eye.
In return, a brother also promises to protect his loving and caring sisters forever, no matter what is the situation. This festival is also celebrated with cousins as well as other distant family members.
In Kumaon district, Uttarakhand, this eve is renowned as Janopunyu.
In west Bengal, this special eve is renowned by the name of Jhulan Purnima.
In Maharashtra, rakshabandhan is celebrated by the name of “Nariyali Poornima”.
In Gujarat, RakshaBandhan is celebrated as Pavitropana in Gujarat.
In South Indian states like Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, and Orissa: The festival of rakhi is known as AvaniAvittam or Upakarmam in the southern states of India.
In Haryana, the people of Haryana celebrate Salano on the day of RakshaBandhan.
Jammu: A kite flying ceremony is observed after the rituals of Rakhi are performed in Jammu. Bihar, Chhattisgarh, and Jharkhand.
Raksha Bandhan Quotes
The younger brother must help to pay for the pleasures of the elder. -Jane Austen
The highlight of my childhood was making my brother laugh so hard that food came out his nose. – Garrison Keillor
My sister was drowning in the ocean once, and my brother and I dove in and saved her. True story. She owes us her life. It’s great leverage; we abuse it all the time! – Matt Bar
I grew up with a younger brother, so I can get pretty rowdy. – Sarah Wynter
There is no love like the love for a brother. There is no love like the love from a brother.- Astrid Alauda
I sought my soul, but my soul I could not see. I sought my God, but my God eluded me. I sought my brother and I found all three.―Author Unknown
He is my most beloved friend and my bitterest rival, my confidant and my betrayer, my sustainer and my dependent, and scariest of all, my equal. – Gregg Levoy
After a girl is grown, her little brothers, now her protectors; seem like big brothers. – Terri Guillemets
Brothers and sisters are as close as hands and feet. – Proverb
If you have a brother or sister, tell them you love them every day – that’s the most beautiful thing. I told my sister how much I loved her every day. That’s the only reason I’m OK right now. – AmauryNolasco
Happy Raksha Bandhan Wishes & Messages for Brother 2022
Thanks for always being my pillar of strength. I am very blessed to have a brother like you. Happy Raksha Bandhan!
A very big thank you for being my companion, my protector and being equally weird with me. You are the best brother in this world. Happy Raksha Bandhan!
I pray for your happiness, prosperity, and long life, sweetest brother. Sending loads of love and best wishes. Happy Raksha Bandhan.
You have always been my best friend, holding my hand, making sure the road I travelled on free of obstacles. There cannot be a better brother than you in this whole world. Wishing you the best in life always. Happy Raksha Bandhan!
You have always been my motivation making the impossible of things possible always. That’s my bro, no less than a superman making paths smoother. I love you bro.
You supported me while I was in distress; you protected me when I was scared and all other things you did to make me happy. Thanks are just insufficient to express my gratitude. Happy Raksha Bandhan to you Brother!
Happy Raksha Bandhan Wishes & Messages for Sister 2022
Dearest sister, this Raksha Bandhan, I promise to always be your savior and will always be by your side no matter what. Sending loads of blessings and gifts just for you!
This holy thread you tie on my wrist will strengthen our bond more and fills my heart with more love for you. You are the best sis in the world!
Happy Raksha Bandhan!
May god bless my angelic sister with loads of happiness, health and success. Happy Raksha Bandhan.
Having a sister like you is like having a best friend in life! Let’s promise to make more jovial memories together. Happy Raksha Bandhan lovely sis!
To have an affectionate relationship with a sister is not just to have a friend or a confidant — it is to have a companion for life.
You take my hand and lead me along paths I would not have dared explore alone. Thanks for all the adventures my lovely sister.
The most amazing thing about having a sister is like having a best friend in life. Thank you for always being there for me Sis. Happy Rakhi!