About Raksha Bandhan - Rakhi Festival Information
It is celebrated every year on the full moon day of the Hindu month called 'Shravan' ('Shravan Poornima') which generally falls in the month of August. It is simply called "Rakhi Festival". Initially this festival was celebrated in the north and west parts of India; later it spread across the country. Nowadays it is considered as a sacred festival and people used to go for temples to say prayers, making sweets and distribute among the families and friends. It is really a good festival in India for love. In fact Raksha Bandhan is another face of the Indian culture and tradition. Indian women tie up the Rakhi not only to their own brothers but also the friends and neighbors whom they consider as their brothers. Raksha bandhan is the occasion of expressing love of brotherhood.An Occasion to Express the Love of Brothers and Sisters
Women send the Rakhi and greeting cards to their brothers who are not in their place by post. The brothers in turn send some gifts to their sisters. Precisely, this festival depicts the love of brothers and sisters.Rakhi Festival on Indian Streets and Shops
During this season the Indian shoppers start selling Rakhi and Raksha Bandhan greeting cards. The sales start before a month. Every shop will be colorful with Rakhi stocks. We can see many girls and women shopping during this period. Of course it is good seasonal profit for the shopkeepers. Happy Raksha Bandhan Greetings to all brothers and sisters.Note:
Shravan - Name of the Hindu Month
Poornima - Full Moon