Rakshabandhan is a special festival that strengthens the love and relationship between brothers and sisters. On this day, sister ties Rakhi on brother’s wrist and wishes for his long life and happy life. In religious beliefs, it is advised to keep some things in mind while tying Rakhi, so that the ritual of worship is completed properly.
According to belief, while tying Rakhi, one should avoid worshiping during Bhadra period. At the same time, it is not considered right to tie Rakhi too tightly on brother’s wrist. Apart from this, the direction of tying Rakhi and some things related to the puja thali are also considered important.
While tying Rakhi, keep brother’s face in the right direction.
According to religious belief, while tying Rakhi, it is considered auspicious for the brother’s face to be towards east or north. The sister should sit in front of the brother and complete the ritual using the puja plate. It is associated with positivity and auspiciousness.
don’t let your brother sit empty handed
The tradition of placing a cloth or handkerchief on the brother’s head while tying Rakhi is seen in many families. It is believed that sitting with head covered during puja is a symbol of respect and decency. However, this is not considered a necessary rule in every family.
Do not take broken rice while tying Rakhi.
Akshat i.e. rice is used in the worship of Rakhi. In religious belief, whole rice is considered a symbol of perfection and auspiciousness. Therefore, it is considered better to use whole rice instead of broken rice for Tilak.
Avoid tying Rakhi during Bhadra period
Special attention is paid to Bhadra Kaal on the day of Rakshabandhan. According to religious belief, one should avoid doing auspicious work during the time of Bhadra. Therefore, there is a tradition of choosing an auspicious time after the end of Bhadra to tie Rakhi. However, the exact time is different every year, hence the Muhurta should be decided by looking at the Panchang.
What things should be kept in mind while tying Rakhi?
Before tying Rakhi, apply Tilak to brother, apply Akshat and perform Aarti. After this, tie Rakhi on the right wrist and feed sweets. In the end, a brother can take a pledge to take care of his sister’s happiness and respect by giving her a gift. The most important thing is to celebrate the festival with love, respect and happiness.