Rakhi Bandhan
AssameseAlso known as: Raksha Bandhan, Rakhi Purnima
Rakhi Bandhan
About Rakhi Bandhan
Rakhi Bandhan, celebrated on the full moon day of the month of Shravan, honours the sacred bond between brothers and sisters. In Assamese culture, the festival is observed with deep affection.
The rakhi ceremony is performed in the morning, where sisters apply tilak on their brothers' foreheads, tie the sacred thread, and pray for their protection and long life. In return, brothers offer gifts.
In Assam, Rakhi Bandhan is also celebrated with community events where people tie rakhis to trees, soldiers, and social workers, extending the spirit of protection and love to all of society.
Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules
Sisters observe a light fast on Rakhi Bandhan until the rakhi ceremony is complete.
- Sisters should wake up early and prepare the tilak and rakhi.
- Perform the rakhi ceremony with prayers for the brother's protection.
- Brothers should accept the rakhi and offer gifts in return.
- Share a festive meal together after the ceremony.
Puja Samagri & Ritual Steps
- Prepare the tilak and rakhi for the ceremony.
- Light the earthen lamp and offer prayers to the family deity.
- Apply tilak on the brother's forehead and tie the rakhi.
- Brothers offer gifts and share the festive meal.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
It celebrates the sacred bond between brothers and sisters, symbolizing mutual love, protection, and lifelong commitment.
In Assam, the festival is celebrated with the traditional rakhi ceremony, community events, and tying rakhis to trees and social workers.
Note: All timings are represented in 24-hour notation in local time of the selected location with DST adjustment (if applicable).
Hours which are past midnight are suffixed with next day date. In Panchang, a day starts and ends with local sunrise.
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