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Raksha Bandhan
Manisha Ghaghada, Coventry, UK
Rakhi ke is pavitra taar sa
bandhan hai ye prem bhaav ka
ek ek doar mein lipta pyar
tumse hi khilta sansaar
sneh tumhara babul jaisa
usi jal se mujhe hai seencha
bachpan ki woh bheeni smriti
umhari khatti meethi prakrati
baat baat par tumhara jhirakna
phir woh roothna aur manana
ishwar ki rahe sadaa dayaa
mere saath rahe yeh saaya
rakshabandhan ke paawan parv par
aur kya doon is ashish key siwa
Holy month of Shravan
Pran C. Arjan (Editor)
Sharavan Sud padavo (Ekam) marks the beginning of the sacred holy month of Shravan. The month of Shravan is the fifth month of the Hindu calendar and is the most auspicious month of the Chaturmas. On Purnima or full moon day, or during the course of the month the star 'Shravan' rules the sky, hence the month is called Shravan. This month is spread out with innumerably religious festivals and ceremonies and almost all the days of this month are auspicious.
Naga-Panchami: One of the first main important days is the Naga-Panchami which falls on the fifth day of Shravan.
Rakha Bandhan - Full moon day of shravan month - Shravan Purnima is the Raksha bandhan day
Janmashtami:
Meaning & Significance of Raksha Bandhan
Vinod H. Sagar,
The Festival
The relationships are the essence of celebration. This holds true for any Indian festival. Each festival brings the families together. That mere togetherness is celebration. It calls for a total festive environment. The celebration of one such relationship is Raksha Bandhan; the celebration of brother sister relationship. The sibling relationship is nowhere as celebrated as in
Raksha Bandhan is a festival celebrating the bond of affection between brothers and sisters. This is the day when the siblings pray for each others' well being and wish for each others' happiness and goodwill. As the name 'Raksha Bandhan' suggests, 'a bond of protection', Raksha Bandhan is a pledge from brothers to protect the sister from all harms and troubles and a prayer from the sister to protect the brother from all evil.
The festival falls on the Shravan Purnima (full moon day of Shravan month) which comes generally in the month of August. The sisters tie the silk thread called rakhi on their brother's wrist and pray for their well being and brothers promise to take care of their sisters. The festival is unique to
The Significance
Though now it is considered as a brother and sister festival, it was not always so. There have been examples in history where in rakhi has just been a Raksha or protection. It could be tied by wife, a daughter or mother. The Rishis tied rakhi to the people who came seeking their blessings. The sages tied the sacred thread to themselves to safe guard them from the evil. It is by all means the 'Papa Todak, Punya Pradayak Parva' or the day that bestows boons and ends all sins as it is mentioned in the scriptures.
Rakhi for many centuries encompassed the warmth shared between the siblings but now it goes way beyond it. Some tie rakhi to neighbors and close friends signifying a peaceful co-existence of every individual. Congregations like Rakhi Utsavs promote the feeling of unity and a commitment to all members of society to protect each other and encourage a harmonious Social life.
The day has a deeper perspective in today's scenario. The occasion holds for a life long pledge to practice moral, spiritual and cultural values. The values and the sentiments attached to the rituals of this festival are worth inculcating by the whole human race, the sentiments of harmony and peaceful coexistence.
Raksha Bandhan assumes all forms of Raksha or protection, of righteousness and destroyer of all sin. The rakhi tying ritual has become so much a part of the families that come what may, brothers and sisters try to reach out to each other on this particular day bringing back the oneness of the family, binding the family together in an emotional bond.
The brother sister relationship is no where so worshiped as in
Phoolon ka taaron ka sabka kehna hai
ek hazaron mein meri behna hai
sari umar hame sang rehna hai
Ye na jaana duniya ne tu hai kyon udaas
teri pyaari aankhon mein pyar ki hai pyaas
aa mere paas aa keh jo kehna hai
ek hazaron mein ...
Jabse meri aankhon se ho gayi tu door
tabse sare jeevan ke sapne hain choor
aankhon mein neend na dil mein chaina hai
ek hazaron mein ...
Dekho hum tum dono hain ek dali ke phool
maein na bhoola tu kaise mujhko gai bhool
aa mere paas aa keh jo kehna hai
ek hazaron mein ...
Shravan Mas - The Holy Month of Festivals
compiled by Dhiren Pattani, Rajkot
The month of Shravan is the fifth month of the Hindu calender beginning from Chaitra, and is the most auspicious month of the Chaturmas. On Purnima or fullmoon day, or during the course of the month the star 'Shravan' rules the sky, hence the month is called Shravan. This month is spread out with innumerably religious festivals and ceremonies and almost all the days of this month are auspicious.
Shravan is considered the holiest month of the year. Each monday of this month, known as Shravana Somvar, is a special day in Shiva temples where the dharanatra hangs over the linga or the idol to bathe it with holy water, day and night. Devotees pile the linga high with Bel leaves and flowers and fast till sunset. The nandadeep (24 hour lamp) burns steadily in the temples.
Things to do during Shravan month
• Wear Rudraksh, and also use a Rudraksh mala for Japa.
• Offer Lord Shiva Bhibhuti and place some on your forehead.
• Make offerings of Bel leaves, Panchamrut (milk, yoghurt, clarified butter, honey and jaggery) on Shiva Ling.
• Recite Shiv Chalisa and Aarti.
• Chant Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra.
• Fasting on Mondays. Girls who fast on all Mondays of Shravan get a good husband.
Festivals in Shravan Month
During this month people practice many rules and regulations while praying and also fast. Shravan has a special importance as it ushers in a host of auspicious days and festivals like:
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