GK- on Raksha Bandhan 2020: Date, History, Significance, and Celebration

Raksha Bandhan 2020: It is celebrated on the full-moon day of the Hindu month of Sravana. This year it is celebrated on 3 August. It is the festival that celebrates the love of a brother for his sister. On this day sister tie knot, thread or Rakhi on the wrist of their brothers and pray for their long life and happiness. Brothers in turn promise their sisters that they will protect them from any harm and also give gifts.

Raksha Bandhan: History

The Raksha Bandhan festival history dates back to Hindu mythology. There are several stories behind the Raksha Bandhan festival. Some are given below.

According to Hindu mythology, the great Indian epic, in Mahabharata, Draupadi, wife of the Pandavas had torn the corner of her sari to prevent Lord Krishna’s wrist from bleeding because Lord Krishna had inadvertently hurt himself. Thus, a bond between brother and sister developed between them and he promised to protect her.

Raksha Bandhan: Significance

Raksha Bandhan is a sacred and beautiful festival where sisters dress up beautifully to celebrate the special occasion with their brothers. Sisters tie Rakhi on the wrist of their brothers and pray for their long life and prosperous future. Rakhi holds great emotional and religious significance. The festival symbolises the true feelings of the siblings, the nature of the promise that they will be together, whether in happiness or in pain. It strengthens the relationship between brother and sister and ensures togetherness. So, celebrate the festival and every moment with your brother and sister and have a wonderful Raksha Bandhan.

Raksha Bandhan: Celebration

The eternal festival brings the whole family together. The day starts with dressing up traditional attires. Sweets, gifts, chocolates, etc. are brought. Sister ties Rakhi or knot on her brother’s wrist performs aarti, puts kumkum with chawal on the forehead of the brother and prays for his long life, well-being. Also, offer sweets to his brother or sweetens the mouth with a delicacy. In return, brothers give gifts to their sisters to express their love and also promise that they will protect them lifetime.