Raksha Bandhan Jewellery Collections 2023

RAKSHA means Safety and BANDAN means Bond. On this AUSPICIOUS DAY 11TH AUGUST 2023 Sisters tie a thread on brothers wrist and pray for his long and Prosperous life. In return brothers gift their sisters as a token of love.

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GIFT A GOLD COIN

Gift your siblings with a gold coin in remembrance of what true love means.

JOIN OUR SWARNAM SCHEME

Join our popular gold Swarnam Scheme in the name of your brother or sister pay for 10 months and celebrate RAKSHA BANDAN in a greater manner.

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SILVER PHOTOFRAME

Avail our exquisite Silver articles and Photo Frames for your loving brother and sister

Take a Selfie at our selfie spot and celebrate this RAKSHA BANDAN WITH SPE GOLD POONAMALLEE.

Who started Raksha bandan and when?

There are so many stories from Hindu mythology paired with so many beliefs and myths that describe the history and the origin of the Raksha bandan festival. You can find some of the popular ones in the list given below:
• As per Rana Safvi’s research, the Raksha bandan celebration has started during the Mughal Era dates back to 1759. At that time, Shah Alam II began the tradition of celebrating Salona to show his respect towards Hindu women. This day is now celebrated as Raksha bandan.
• The Hindu Mythological story about Roxana, the wife of Alexander the Great, also describes the origin of Rakhi. Roxana sent a Rakhi to Porus as a request not to harm her husband in the war. And, as a token of respect, Porus accepted the Rakhi and did not kill Alexander.
• When Draupadi ties a piece of her sari on Lord Krishna’s blessing finger, and in return, God protected her sanity at Kauravas court also describes the history of the Rakhi festival.
• When Goddess Lakshmi ties Rakhi to Kind Bali, the auspicious day of Raksha bandan originated.

On which hand should Rakhi be tied?

According to Hindu beliefs and tradition, a Rakhi should always be tied to the right hand of the brothers. This is because the right hand or the right side is considered auspicious to start any new activity. Also, the left hand is considered inauspicious for any religious work.

How long should brothers wear Rakhi?

No scripture has any such kind of restrictions or rules that signifies the time or wearing a Rakhi. People generally take off Rakhi after it gets torn. But, as per Hindu tradition, brothers should wear the Rakhi till Krishna Janmashtami. And, according to the Maharashtrian tradition, brothers should wear a Rakhi till the 15th day from the Raksha Bandan.

Which God is worshipped on Raksha bandan?

Mainly, God Indra, God Varuna, and the divine power of Raksha are worshipped on the auspicious day of Raksha bandan. But, every part of India has different cultures and traditions and hence, worships different Gods on this day.
• In Maharashtra, fishers celebrate this day as Narali Purnima, and God Varuna is worshipped.
• In Odisha, Raksha bandan is celebrated as Gamha Purnima, and buffaloes and cows are worshipped.
• In West Bengal, this auspicious day is celebrated as Jhulan Purnima, when Lord Krishna and Radha are worshipped.
• In Northern India, the festival of Rakhi is celebrated as Kajari Purnima, and people worship Goddess Bhagvati.
• In Gujarat, this day is celebrated as Pavitropana, where people worship Lord Shiva.

Do Muslims and Christians celebrate the festival of Raksha bandan?

Yes, every year, a significant number of Muslims and Christians indulge in the Raksha bandan celebration either with their Hindu friends or their family members. Sisters tie Rakhi to their brothers and Rakhi brothers and exchange gifts as a token of their love and respect towards each other.