What Is Raksha Bandhan? When Is Raksha Bandhan Celebrated This Year 2021?
Raksha Bandhan is a Hindu festival that celebrates the love between brothers and sisters. It is celebrated by young girls tying a Rakhi on their brother’s hand. This tradition symbolizes the promise of protection from their sister as they enter into adult life.
Raksha Bandhan is an important Hindu festival. This festival has a very long history, and you’ll find many beautiful stories associated with this festival.
How to celebrate Raksha Bandhan? For those who don’t know, Rakhi is the most sacred bond between brothers and sisters in India, which symbolizes their eternal love for each other. When you celebrate Rakhi, remember that this festival is not just about getting presents, but it’s about celebrating the bond of love between the sister and her brother.
Raksha Bandhan Date 2021: Sunday, 22 August
What are the rituals and significance of Raksha Bandhan?
Raksha Bandhan, also spelled as Rakhi, is celebrated every year on the 7th day of the Hindu month of Shravan (August). It is traditionally celebrated by sisters tying a sacred thread known as the Rakhi around their brother’s wrist. The ritual signifies the love and protection they offer to their brothers and often takes place in front of family and friends.
The story behind the festival of Raksha Bandhan
Like many Hindu rituals, Raksha Bandhan is a tradition that goes back to the story of Mahabharat. Lord Krishna accidentally cut himself in the battle and Princess Draupadi took off a piece of her saree and used it to stop the bleeding. Lord Krishna was so touched by this gesture that he promised to always protect her.
It is said that the practice of tying Rakhi derives from this event.
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Raksha Bandhan Wishes
- I want you to have a really great Raksha Bandhan.
- Hope this Raksha Bandhan brings you joy and happiness and takes away all the sorrow in your life.
- Happy Raksha Bandhan Dear Sister!
- May this Raksha Bandhan bring you luck, good fortune, and a lot of love!
- Celebrate Raksha Bandhan with me this year and I’ll always be there for you no matter what happens in the future!
- Happy Raksha Bandhan to my beloved sister!
- Happy Raksha Bandhan to my beloved brother!
- This Raksha Bandhan, I wish you luck more than anything else. May Raksha Bandhan bring you all the love and care that you deserve!
- Missing our fights and immense love which we share.
- Dear Bhaiya, you are being badly missed. Love you to the moon and back. Happy Rakhi.
- I may not be there to tie rakhi on your wrist but I know I am forever in your heart, Bhaiya. Happy Rakhi.
- On this spiritual day, my wishes to you are that we remember how blessed we are, no matter the circumstances. May all your worries be replaced with hope and joy. Happy Raksha Bandhan!
- Raksha Bandhan is incomplete without the presence of my beloved brother. Wishing you a very Happy Rakhi!
- This Raksha Bandhan I wish you all the happiness in your life and a world full of joy & hope. Happy Rakhi!!!
- A very happy rakhi to an awesome brother! Love you lots!!
- I pray God showers all his abundant blessings on you this year & throughout the coming years of your life… Love You Forever Bhaiyaa.
- My dear sister, I pray God showers his blessings on you always… Love You Loads!! Happy Raksha Bandhan.
- Rakshabandhan is incomplete without sending my warm wishes to a loving brother like you. Love u loads!!
- I wish you a safe Raksha Bandhan.
- May your Raksha Bandhan be blessed with all the goodness.
- Raksha Bandhan is a day to show love and care to your brother or sister. May I have the opportunity to do so this year on Raksha Bandhan.
- May Raksha Bandhan bring love, peace, and prosperity to your life.
- Dear sister, Happy Raksha Bandhan! This year I promise to be there for you when you need me. Whenever you turn around, I will be there.
- Thank you for being my friend. You are weird like me, and I love you so much. Happy Raksha Bandhan!
- You are my best friend. You always hold my hand and protect me. I have a brother that is the best in the world. I love you and am so happy to celebrate Raksha Bandhan with you!
- You have always been my motivation to make the impossible possible. You are like a superhero making things easier for me. I love you, best friend!
- We laugh and we cry. We play and we fight. The times of happiness and sadness have made our bond stronger. I hope you have a happy Raksha Bandhan
- With Raksha Bandhan around the corner, I want to say a quick word. I’ll always be there for you when you need me and this time is no different- so happy Raksha Bandhan!
- Every year, I’m reminded of the days when we were children. The sound of your laughter and running around our trees to hide sticks from one another brings back so many memories. It is impossible to bring those days back but they will always stay with me. Happy Raksha Bandhan sweet brother, wishing you all good things in life and beyond!
- I hope that our love for each other grows every year. Happy Raksha Bandhan!
Rakhi 2021 Messages
Rakhi is a combination of five words.
R: rock healthy relationship
A: acceptance all along
K: kindness to the core
H: heartwarming presence
I: idealistic relationship,
Happy Raksha Bandhan.
On this auspicious occasion of Raksha Bandhan, I’d like to express my gratitude and love for you. It is your presence that has made my life beautiful and fun. You are the most thoughtful person on earth and one can never find a better friend than you!
On this special occasion of Raksha Bandhan, I want to promise you my sister that no matter what happens I shall always be there by your side!
I’m very happy to have a brother like you. You are always my pillar of strength. Thank you for that. Happy Raksha Bandhan!
Happy Raksha Bandhan to my brother. We have had some good times and not-so-good times, but we always did it together. Happy Raksha Bandhan.
I am going to pray for your happiness, prosperity, and long life. I wish that you have loads of love and best wishes. Happy Raksha Bandhan!
Raksha Bandhan is a great opportunity to show my appreciation for the things you do every day. You are what makes me happy, and you give me strength in hard times. I really love your big, brotherly support.
Raksha Bandhan 2021 Quotes
“Brothers and sisters are as close as hands and feet.” – Vietnamese Proverb
“A brother is a sister’s best supporter and defender.”
“The love of a brother is like having an energetic second dad, just much younger.”
“My brother is my favorite person. He is a hero to me!”
“My brother is kind and thoughtful. I love him.”
“A brother is a friend given by Nature.” – Jean Baptiste Legouve
“A sister is a gift to the heart, a friend to the spirit, a golden thread to the meaning of life.” – Isadora James
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