Origin of Raksha Bandhan


Raksha Bandhan in Allahabad

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The confluence of the three most sacred rivers of India—Ganga, Jamuna and Saraswati is describes as the most pious city of India that is found in the state of Uttar Pradesh. Indeed, Lord Brahma called it the ‘King of all pilgrimage centers’. Hence, the city of Allahabad is the most befitting place of all the Indian festivals. One such pious occasion is that of Raksha Bandhan in Allahabad. With the largest festivals and fairs being held in Allahabad like the great Kumbh Mela and Dussehra festivity, various other Indian festivals are also vital part of the state of UP.



Raksha Bandhan in Allahabad is time of jubilation and rejoicing. When we talk about Raksha Bandhan, the word Rakhi strikes our mind. We at once relate Raksha Bandhan with siblings, their childhood spent together and their love. The festivity, in fact, commemorates the life and love shared by brothers and sisters. The day of Raksha Bandhan in Allahabad begins early in the morning. Decorating home and assembling the Rakhi ‘thali’ forms the center of the attraction of the day.



Sometimes, for Raksha Bandhan in Allahabad, brothers also take a holy bath in the sacred union of three rivers. It is considered very auspicious activity for all men and women of Allahabad. Besides, people from all over the country also go to Allahabad to take a dip into this river. Later, sisters tie Rakhi thread on the wrist of their brothers and adorn their forehead with sacred ‘tilak’. The ‘arti’ is performed and a prayer is sung. Brothers too pledge to take care of their sisters. Then they share a single piece of sweet and wish that their life be full of happiness and merry moments in the coming future.

There are even moments when sisters send Rakhis to Allahabad accompanied with Rakhi gifts for their brothers so that they can Raksha Bandhan in Allahabad. They select from the wide range of Rakhi available in the Rakhi shops, which could be contemporary Rakhis too. For more information on different Raksha Bandhan celebrations in India, stay connected to Sendrakhi.com
 
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