Every festival in india has its unique cultural importance and history. The same holiday might be celebrated in different ways across the country, each with its own set of customs. The festival of Raksha Bandhan is no exception. The festival's main purpose is to build and honour the brother-sister relationship. The holiday is observed in most areas of the country by the sister tying a rakhi on her brother's wrist. In other regions of the country, though, the event takes on other colours.
In many regions of South india, Raksha Bandhan is not widely observed. In areas of Kerala, Rakhi purnima is known as Avani Avittam which is a continuation of the onam festival.
In some parts of maharashtra, the celebration is exclusive to the family's male members. people commemorate the event by taking a plunge in the water on the full moon night in the month of Sawan. They seek atonement for all of their previous misdeeds while conducting this rite. After the rite, the janeu (holy thread) is tied across the body. In maharashtra and other coastal areas, Raksha Bandhan is known as Narali Poornima. The sea is revered on this day, and fishermen toss coconuts into the water as gifts.
The old janeu is decommissioned and replaced by a new one. They pledge to do good things in the following year as they tie the fresh thread. On this day, scholars begin reading the Yajur Veda, which will last for the next six months. The fourth day of the pongal celebration is known as Kaanum or Kanu pongal in tamil Nadu. On this day, ladies execute a Kanu Pidi ceremony in honour of their brothers.
On Nag Panchami, karnataka natives tie rakhi. Rakhi purnima is celebrated in Telugu-speaking areas (particularly Telangana). In many households, it is customary for daughters to tie rakhi to their fathers.
Kajari purnima is observed in madhya pradesh and bihar to commemorate the start of the agricultural season. The Jhulan Purnima, dedicated to Lord krishna and Radha, is observed in West Bengal. Jandhyam purnima is observed in Uttarakhand. On this day, known as Gamha Purnima, cows and buffalos are honoured in Odisha. Pavitropana is a Hindu festival in gujarat that honours Lord Shiva.
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