Raksha Bandhan, also Rakshabandhan, is a popular, traditionally Hindu, annual rite, or ceremony, which is celebrated in India, Nepal and other parts of the Indian subcontinent, and among people around the world influenced by Hindu culture. On this day, sisters of all ages tie the rakhi, around the wrists of their brothers, symbolically protecting them, receiving a gift in return, and traditionally investing the brothers with a share of the responsibility of their potential care.
Significance of Raksha Bandhan
Raksha Bandhan is the day of love and protection. This day is mainly celebrated between siblings to bestow their love and affection for each other. Sisters tie Rakhi to her brother and pray to god for his well being, and the brother pledges to protect her from the evil. People also tie rakhi to their friends and other close ones to spread love and care to them.
Raksha Bandhan Legends
The festival of Raksha Bandhan is mainly celebrated for protection. There are various stories and legends in Hindu Mythology as well as in history, where Gods have tied the rakhi to protect their loved ones for their protection. Here are the stories:
Indra Indrani: This legend tells us that Rakhi is a sacred thread of protection and it cannot only be tied to the brothers for protection, but also to the ones we love. The story of Indra and Indrani takes place in the Vedic period when a battle of the gods and demons took place. Indrani, the companion of Indra, tied a sacred thread on the wrist of her husband for protection against the evil demons.
Krishna and Draupadi: In the Mahabharata, Lord Krishna had hurt his finger when he had sent his Sudarshan Chakra from his finger to behead Shishupala. Draupadi then bandaged his finger with a piece of cloth from her saree. Lord Krishna who was moved by her deed promised to protect her from all odds.
Yama Yamuna: In this story, Yama tied a sacred thread on the wrist of her brother Yamuna to protect him from the curse of dead and mutilation from his stepmother, Chhaya. He told his mother that he knew of her secret to which she got furious and gave this curse to him, which was lifted because of the thread.
King Bali and Goddess Laxmi: Goddess Laxmi disguised herself as a Brahmin woman and tied a rakhi to King Bali on the day of Shravan Purnima. She then revealed herself and asked the king to free his companion, Lord Vishnu and let him return to Vaikunth.
Santoshi Maa and Lord Ganesha: This legend is considered to be the reason behind the celebration of Raksha Bandhan. Lord Ganesha had two sons who asked him to bring a sister who would tie rakhi to them. Ganesha then created Santoshi Maa who tied rakhi to his sons.
When is Raksha Bandhan Celebrated?
Raksha Bandhan is observed on the last day of the Hindu lunar calendar month of Shraavana, which typically falls in August.
Raksha Bandhan Wishes for Sister
A plate filled with sweets and Rakhi says it’s the time of the year to show your endless love to your siblings. Happy Rakhi!
Happy Rakhi from mine to yours, let’s celebrate the journey of our childhood together and enjoy this beautiful festival!
Wishing my best buddy a very happy Rakhi. Enjoy the day, dear sister.
From a chubby kid with a running nose to a beautiful woman, you have come a long way sister. Happy Rakhi!
We share a strong bond. May it grow stronger with the passage of time. Happy Rakhi!
Dear sister, may you always be happy and in the pink of health. Wishing you a very happy Rakhi.
The day to gorge on sweets and have lots of fun has arrived. Wishing you a very happy Rakhi, dear sister.
May God grant you a happy, long and healthy life. Happy Rakhi, dear sister!
There is not a dull moment when you are around. Happy Rakhi, sis.
The best gift mom and dad gave me is a wonderful sister like you. Happy Rakhi, sis!
Dear sister, you are my best friend and I would never want to part from you. Happy Rakhi!
No one understands me like you do. You are my closest ally and the one in whom I can place my complete trust. Happy Rakhi, dear sister!
On this auspicious occasion, I want you to know that I really care for you and would always stand by your side. Happy Rakhi, sis!
I have such a wonderful sister like you. There is nothing more that I want from God. Happy Rakhi, sis!
Many years ago, God gave me a wonderful gift and that was you, dear sister. Happy Rakhi!
Every night I thank God for giving me a sister like you. Happy Rakhi!
Dear sister, it is because of your guidance that I have achieved success in life. Happy Rakhi!
Dear sister, whenever you would need support or advice, I will always be there by your side. Happy Rakhi!
Rakshabandhan Messages for Brother
Happy Rakshabandhan to my lovely brother, who has become a big boy now. Come home, your sister is waiting for you.
A bucket full of love and happiness, a pinch of desire and fighting and a knot of promise = Rakshabandhan festival.
With ages, we have forgotten the charm of Raksha Bandhan. This time, no excuse. Let’s celebrate the festival and make it rewarding.
This is the festival of commitment. So brother, while you commit to protect me always. I commit, to respect you always.
Hey Bro, you are not just a brother to me, but a true friend. I can never forget ur love and care.
Every Raksha Bandhan recalls me your love and care for me. Happy Raksha Bandhan to you my sweet brother.
I don’t want big gifts on Raksha Bandhan. All I want, you come home on the day and we together celebrate.
Rakhi is a tread that joins both us together with some commitments. Happy Rakshabandhan to you brother.
Never be upset if I am not around, my wishes will always there for you. Happy Raksha Bandhan sweet bro.
We both fight a lot when we are together, but only we know how much we love each other, right bro?
On the occasion of Raksha Bandhan, I commit to my sweet brother that I will always protect you as I’m ur Di
Happy Rakshabandh brother! I don’t gift from you, just be with me every Raksha Bandhan, this is the biggest present for me.
On this festival of Raksha Bandhan, let’s be together and make a commitment that we will stay together in every situation.
Wishing you happy Raksha Bandhan my brave brother. Have a great day and don’t miss me and my rakhi sent you through post.
This is the first Raksha Bandhan we are not together. It’s going really boring. I will never let this happen again.
Raksha Bandhan Dates for the Next 5 Years
The following table shows the dates of Raksha Bandhan for the next five years:
| Year |
Date |
Day |
| 2020 |
3rd August |
Monday |
| 2021 |
22nd August |
Sunday |
| 2022 |
11th August |
Thursday |
| 2023 |
30th August |
Wednesday |
| 2024 |
19th August |
Monday |
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