Looking up...
रक्षा बंधन
/rəkʃaː bəndʱən/
Raksha Bandhan festival
भाई-बहन रक्षा बंधन मनाते हैं।
Siblings celebrate Raksha Bandhan.
cultural
A Hindu festival celebrating the bond between brothers and sisters, marked by sisters tying a protective thread (rakhi) around their brothers' wrists.
रक्षा बंधन पर बहन ने भाई की कलाई पर राखी बाँधी।
On Raksha Bandhan, the sister tied a rakhi on her brother's wrist.
The festival symbolizes the sister's prayers for her brother's well-being and the brother's lifelong vow to protect her.
Collocations
राखी बाँधनाto tie the rakhiरक्षा बंधन मनानाto celebrate Raksha Bandhanराखी का त्योहारthe rakhi festival
Synonyms
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Cultural Context
Raksha Bandhan is not just about siblings; it can also symbolize protection between friends or mentors and mentees in modern contexts.
Gold Rule
Festive Timing
Raksha Bandhan falls on the full moon day (Shravan Purnima) in the Hindu calendar month of Shravan (July-August).
Word Origin
From Sanskrit 'रक्षा' (protection) + 'बंधन' (bond/tie). The festival's origin traces back to ancient Hindu mythology, where the goddess Lakshmi tied a rakhi to the demon king Bali, symbolizing protection.
Usage Notes
Primarily observed in India and Nepal, but also celebrated by Hindu communities worldwide. The date varies yearly as it follows the Hindu lunar calendar (typically August).
Word Breakdown
रक्षा
protection
rootबंधन
bond/tie
rootहिन्दी-अंग्रेज़ी शब्दकोश