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The bonding between a brother and a sister is simply unique and is beyond<br />
description in words. The relationship between siblings is extraordinary and is<br />
given importance in every part of the world. However, when it comes to India, the<br />
relationship becomes all the more important as there is a festival called "Raksha<br />
Bandhan" dedicated for the sibling love.<br />
This is a special Hindu festival which is<br />
celebrated in India and countries like Nepal<br />
to symbolize the love between a brother and<br />
a sister. The occasion of Raksha Bandhan is<br />
celebrated on the full moon day of the Hindu<br />
luni-solar calendar in the month of Shravana<br />
which typically falls in the August month of<br />
Gregorian calendar.
Meaning of Raksha Bandhan<br />
The festival is made up of two words,<br />
namely "Raksha" and "Bandhan." As<br />
per the Sanskrit terminology, the<br />
occasion means "the tie or knot of<br />
protection" where "Raksha" stands for<br />
the protection and "Bandhan" signifies<br />
the verb to tie. Together, the festival<br />
symbolizes the eternal love of brothersister<br />
relationship which does not<br />
mean just the blood relationships only.<br />
It is also celebrated among cousins,<br />
sister and sister-in-law (Bhabhi),<br />
fraternal aunt (Bua) and nephew<br />
(Bhatija) and other such relations.
Why Is Hariyali Teej Celebrated?<br />
The monsoon festival of Hariyali Teej celebrates the union of Lord Shiva and<br />
Goddess Parvati. It commemorates the day when Lord Shiva accepted Goddess<br />
Parvati's love for him.<br />
In Hindu mythology, Goddess Parvati took 108 re-births until Lord Shiva finally<br />
accepted her dedication and married her. It is this determination of the Goddess<br />
that Teej celebrates.<br />
Teej also assumes significance in that many believe that it was on this day that<br />
Goddess Durga declared that fasting and performing certain rituals will bless<br />
women with a happy married life.<br />
Teej is mostly celebrated by married Hindu women in Northern and Western parts<br />
of India to pray for the well-being of their husbands. Women dress up in traditional<br />
attires, with the colour green being the popular theme - as the name Hariyali Teej<br />
would suggest. The green represents the monsoon season which is supposed to<br />
bring greenery all around.
Raksha Bandhan is mainly celebrated in India, this<br />
important festival also holds great important for all religions<br />
including Hindus, Sikhs, and Jains in other parts of the<br />
world. Also known as Rakhi or Rakhi Poornima, as it falls<br />
on the day of the full moon. This year, Raksha bandhan<br />
falls on Thursday, 15 August 2019.
IMPORTANCE OF RAKHI:<br />
The significance of Raksha Bandhan festival is huge in our country.<br />
It is celebrated no lesser than any other festival, as it is dedicated to<br />
the love of a sister and her brother. It holds immense importance in<br />
Hinduism. The name of the festival, Raksha Bandhan is made up of<br />
two words, Raksha (Protection) and Bandhan (Relation). On this day,<br />
a sister ties ‘Rakhi’ around her brother’s wrist while the brother<br />
undertakes an oath to protect his sister until death.
IMPORTANCE OF TEEJ<br />
Teej is an important festival which is celebrated all over India. This<br />
festival is celebrated with lot of zeal and excitement in Northern<br />
India. The beginning of monsoon and Shravan month also mark the<br />
beginning of Teej festival. Teej festival is celebrated on Tritiya of<br />
Shukla Paksha during the Shravan month. This is also known as<br />
Hariyali Teej or Shravani Teej. This festival is mostly associated with<br />
women.
CONCLUSION:<br />
Teej & Rakhi Mela at our Dilli Haats has brought a fresh<br />
burst of unbridled joy, colours and memories. Visit Dilli Haat<br />
Janakpuri and Pitampura for the last leg of Teej and Rakhi<br />
festivities! Teej and Rakhi Celebrations at Dilli Haat INA will<br />
continue until 7th August.<br />
Thanks and Regards<br />
Sauve Women