Raksha-Bandhan

On this day, everyone prefers to wear national clothes.The festival of Raksha Bandhan falls on the day of the full moon of the month of shravan (July – August). On this day, on the banks of rivers, lakes and ponds, ritual washings are performed, coconuts are thrown into the sea as a reproach to God of the waters of Varuna.

Raksha Bandhan is very important for brothers and sisters.

Raksha Bandhan is of great importance to brothers and sisters. The main ritual of the holiday consists of tying a consecrated lace "rakhi" on the wrist of his brother. With this, the sister wishes the well-being and prosperity of her brother, the brother vows to protect her from all troubles and help in all problems.

Raksha Bandhan is celebrated with great joy throughout India. Preparations for the celebration begin in the morning. On this day, everyone prefers to wear national clothes. Men mostly wear the kurta pajama costume, women prefer to wear the sari or shalvar kamiz. On this occasion, special dishes are prepared, which include sweet and salty dishes.

For the higher castes in general, and for the Brahmans in particular, Raksha Bandhan has an important ritual significance: on this day, the old sacred cords – the most important caste feature of the Brahmans – are replaced with new ones.