Raksha Bandhan has become the cynosure of brotherhood, is celebrated around the world, with the rays of love and affection blooming in it. Rakhi festival is not only a ceremony of tying a rakhi but it has moreover transited into the trust and love which a girl ties on her brother's wrist and hope that this hand will always hold her in every ups and downs of life.
As per the Hindu calendar, the rakhi festival falls on the Shravan Purnima (full moon day), which corresponds to the month of July-August as per the English calendar. The day is being celebrated as per the Indian calendar, which changes every year, hence the festival also falls on the different dates of the English calendar. So all brothers are ready to stand on the threshold of festive moments and see your sister beaming with joy when you surprise her with amazing gifts.
In Mumbai, the Rakhi festival is called Nariyal Purnima or coconut full moon and Keralan people called the occasion as the avani avittam. Every region has its own names and ways for enjoying the occasion but the real spirit of the day enliven in every part, which swabs the true color in the mirage of India.
