Rakhi Greeting - द्रौपदी श्रीकृष्ण को राखी बाँधते हुए

The relationship between brothers and sisters is celebrated during Raksha Bandhan festival. It involves sisters tying a sacred thread around brothers' wrist. Raksha Bandhan Thread Ceremony Time is given on this page.

Various essential and interesting details of Rakhi is given including the Origin, Significance, Rituals, Regional Variations and Legends of Raksha Bandhan. The tradition of Raksha Bandhan was started by Goddess Indrani.

Raksha Bandhan Puja Vidhi is given as per the scriptures. Sanskrit Lyrics, Audio and Meaning of Raksha Bandhan Mantra is also provided, which will prove helpful to perform Raksha Bandhan Puja easily by chanting the Mantra.

All Puja items related to the Raksha Bandhan Puja Thali are described in detail. To avoid any kind of inconvenience, these items should be arranged before the Raksha Bandhan Puja. Raksha Bandhan is a very popular festival dedicated to the sacred relationship between Brother and Sister.

Legend of Raksha Bandhan is described as per Bhavishya Purana. In this legend, the entire story of Indra's wife Devi Shachi tying a Raksha Potli to Indra after He and other Gods were defeated by demons, and Indra's victory and regaining the throne by the effect of Raksha Potli is given.

After a girl is grown, her little brothers, now her protectors, seem like big brothers. Many such Rakhi messages related to Raksha Bandhan are given dedicated to the lovely relationship between brother and sister. You can share these messages with your siblings.

Various Rakhi Mehndi Designs to be applied on Raksha Bandhan including Brother-Sister Mehndi Designs are presented through pictures. One can apply beautiful and attractive Mehndi with the help of these Raksha Bandhan Mehndi designs given step by step.

The day of Rigveda Upkarma is considered to be the best time to change the sacred thread. On the day of Rigveda Upkarma, the Yajnopavita is changed as part of the Shrauta ritual. This is a Vedic ritual, which is followed by Brahmins.

The Beginning and End of Bhadra is given for each month of the year. Bhadra is also known as Vishti Karana. During Bhadra, all kind of auspicious activities like Mundan, Marriage, Housewarming, Pilgrimage and starting a New Business, etc are forbidden.