RAKSHA BANDHAN: (AUGUST 10, 2014). One of the most respected and awaited festivals of India, Raksha Bandhan celebrates the brother-sister relationship - a close and pure bond. As per Indian tradition it has always been maintained that it is the duty of the men of the family to provide protection to the women, specifically the brothers to the sisters. To symbolize this, the sister ties a piece of thread, Rakhi, onto her brothers wrist. The brother gracefully acknowledges this and promises to be there to protect his sister against harm always. The sister then prays to God to shower his blessings on both of them. This auspicious day is celebrated in many states of India, with different names and ways. It is celebrated as Avani Avittam in South India and in Bundelkhand it is also known as Kajri purnima and in Maharashtra it is celebrated as Narali Purnima- a festival special for fisher folks. One of the most enjoyable aspects of each Indian festival is the mouthwatering food that is served on such special occasions. The day of Raksha Bandhan is feast time for the brothers as their favourite dishes adorn the dining table. Scrumptious food like burfis, mithais, pakoras and pancakes are generally prepared for this day. Top of the list are a variety of sweets. When the sister performs the aarti it is customary to offer something sweet to the brother. In Maharashtra, on Narli Purnima the coconut preparations like Nariyal Barfi or Karanji are prepared as sweets. On this day in South India, different types of Payasams are served as special desserts. In Rajasthan, a filigreed delicacy called Ghevar is usually prepared during Rakhi festival. Along with sweets a delectable meal is also served to double the joy of occasion. Let’s celebrate Rakhi with some delicious food. If you are confused what to prepare on this day, why not try this rakhi special recipe collection. sanjeevkapoor/Recipe/Dahi-Batata-Puri-KhaanaKhazana.html
Posted on: Sat, 09 Aug 2014 06:29:40 +0000
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