Raksha Bandhan

Raksha Bandhan, (the bond of protection) or Rakhi, is a festival primarily observed in India, which celebrates the relationship between brothers and sisters. It is also called Rakhi Purnima in certain parts of India, like the south. The festival is observed by Hindus and Sikhs.

The festival falls on the full moon day (Shravan Poornima) of the Shravan month of the Hindu lunisolar calendar. The central ceremony involves the tying of a rakhi (sacred thread) by a sister on her brother’s wrist. This symbolizes the sister’s love and prayers for her brother’s well-being, and the brother’s lifelong vow to protect her

The festival is marked by the tying of a rakhi, or holy thread, which comes in many colors and designs, by the sister on the wrist of her brother. The brother in return offers a gift to his sister and vows to look after her as she presents sweets to him. The brother and sister traditionally feed one another sweets. These sweets include anything from Jalebi, Kaju Katli, and Burfi.

Rakhi stands for the love between brothers and sisters, the bond of love that they have shared since their childhood. This festival holds immense significance in India. The custom of celebrating raksha bandhan started in ancestral period and even today people consider it must to express their affection in traditional manner. Rakhi strengthens the bond of love between brothers and sisters.

Thus the Raksha Bhandhan symbolizes all aspects of protection of the good from evil forces.

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On occasion of RAKSHA BANDHAN SSVHPS has few activities assigned to you. Request students to actively participate.

1. Grade 1 to Grade 5:- Worksheets will be provided by ART & CRAFT teacher, follow the instructions mentioned in it and submit the same.
2. Grade 6 to Grade 10:- A RAKHI making video will be sent to you on class groups by your teachers, you must do it yourself and submit the picture within the given date.