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This festival mainly celebrated in north and east regions but now it is celebrated all over India. On the day of festival all members wake up early in the morning then the sweets and rakhi threads are arranged. Sister prepares thali for the puja . the thali consist of rice grains incense sticks, kumkum and an earthen or metal lamp called diya . The first offerings of the day are made to the deities of the family, then arti ceremony, a pious Hindu festival, is performed. After completion of aarti the sister puts chawal (rice) and tilak on the forehead of the brother and then ties rakhi on his hand sacred mantras are chanted all around as the brother and sister are united by one of the heavenly pledges. The sister wishes for the brother’s well-being, success and protection. New relations are also made on this day the girls tie rakhi to their neighbours, and thus become a family.
Posted on: Mon, 19 Aug 2013 20:10:53 +0000

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