Friday 3 May 2013

Rakhi (the bond of protection)


Rakhi, or Raksha Bandhan, is a tradition and festival in India carried out by Hindus to celebrate the special relationships between siblings and cousins. 

 The mythology of Rahki comes from the notion that Ganesh had two sons, Shubh and Labh. On Raksha Bandhan, Ganesh's sister visited and tied a rakhi on his wrist. Thus, as tradition, the Hindu tradition marks this celebration annually coinciding with the full moon "Purnima"



The Rakhi is a sacred thread that represents brotherhood and is tied around the wrists by the sister to symbolise love and hope for the brother's wellbeing. The rakhi can also be tied for those who we may consider our brothers but have no genetic relation to, providing that the commitment is made for life along as they obtain the obligation to provide protection to the "sister". 

The brothers present their sisters with an envelope containing money or presents such as saris.

Sweets are also a customary tradition of Rahki. Usually is fed to each other between siblings.



                                                    The holy rahki thread comes in a variety of colours and styles

Rahki can be tied for siblings of all ages as seen in the pictures. The colours are bright and vibrant.
   
  - Madhu


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