Raksha Bandhan (Rakhi -2006)
Sunday, August 6th, 2006
Raksha Bandhan 2006 is celebrated on 09- August- 2006 .
Raksha Bandhan is a Hindu festival and custom celebrated to mark the love and affection between brothers and sisters. Rakhi is celebrated on “Shravan Sud Poornima” .
Raksha bandhan means Protection and Bandhan means bond, and as stated this day, sisters tie a string on the brothers wrist also known as ‘Rakhi’ . On this day sisters pray for the success, peace, and good health to their brothers. Although there is no history as to how this custom started but it is believed that during a war between god and devil, when Gods were on a losing end, lord Indra called Guru Brihaspati for his help and advise. Lord Indra wife Indrani who was also present in the court, before anyone said anything she said that she knew exactly how to make Gods win the battle.



