3. History of raksha bandhan
However, Goddess Lakshmi, wife of Lord
Vishnu wanted to return to his native place of
Vaikuntha. So, she tied the rakhi around the
wrist of demon king, Bali and made him a
brother. On asking about the return gift, Goddess
Lakshmi asked Bali to free her husband from the
vow and let him return to Vaikuntha
5. Priority of Raksha Bandhan
The brother in return offers a gifts and promises
to protect his sister from any harm and under
every circumstance. The festival is also
celebrated between brother-sister belonging to
distant family members, relatives or cousins.
7. Why do we need to celebrate Raksha ‘Bandhan ?
To celebrate Raksha Bandhan, you need a Rakhi
(sacred thread) for the sister to tie on the brother's wrist, a puja
thali with items like roli (vermillion powder), rice, a diya (oil
lamp), and sweets for the ceremony, and gifts for the brother to
give his sister. The celebration involves rituals like applying a
tilak and performing an aarti.
9. Importance of Raksha bandhan
Raksha Bandhan, also known as Rakhi, is a
significant Hindu festival celebrating the bond between
brothers and sisters. It symbolizes the love, protection,
and responsibility shared between siblings. The core ritual
involves sisters tying a Rakhi (sacred thread) on their
brothers' wrists, and brothers pledging to protect their
sisters
12. The origin of Raksha Bandhan
In the conquers the three world from King Bali,
King Bhagavat Puran and Vishnu Puran, after
Vishnu Bali asks Vishnu to live in his palace.
Goddess Lakshmi, Vishnu's wife, is not happy about
this arrangement. She ties a rakhi on King Bali
making him a brother.