Raksha Bandhan 2024: Remember To Keep THESE Important Things On Your Rakhi Thali

There is no bond like that of a brother and sister in this world! You might fight with them over the smallest issue and even have arguments for no reason, but at the end of the day, you cannot imagine life without their irritating presence! And Raksha Bandhan celebrates this beautiful bond between brothers and sisters. Falling on August 19 this year, Raksha Bandhan has great significance in the Hindu culture and so does the thali you use during the celebration. So, we have made a list of all the essential items that should be on your thali during Raksha Bandhan. Read on to know more.

What Is The Significance Of Raksha Bandhan?

Raksha Bandhan celebrates the love between brothers and sisters. Celebrated on the full moon day of Shukla Paksha of Sawan month, Raksha Bandhan will be celebrated on August 19 this year. Many stories about this festival illustrate the importance of the bond between siblings.

One of the most famous ones is that of Draupadi and Lord Krishna. As per the Mahabharata, once Lord Krishna cut his finger and was bleeding profusely. Seeing this, Draupadi tore a piece of her saree and bandaged his finger. Touched by her concern, Lord Krishna promised to protect Draupadi in times of need. He made good on his promise when he protected her dignity in the Kaurava court.

Another tale around this festival is about the bond between Yama, the God of Death, and his sister Yamuna, the river. According to legend, moved by the love of his sister, Yama had declared that any brother who was tied a rakhi by his sister and offered to protect her would become immortal.

Also Read: How Are Bhai Dooj & Raksha Bandhan Different, Two Festivals That Celebrate Brother-Sister Bond?

Items That Should Be On Your Rakhi Thali

Pooja thali is very auspicious and one should be mindful of the items they keep on it during the festivals. So, to make sure your rakhi thali is filled with all the essentials, we have made a list that you can keep handy for Raksha Bandhan this year.

1. Rakhi: This one needs no explanation, of course!
2. Kumkum: A symbol of Goddess Lakshmi, sindoor or kumkum is believed to bring wealth and prosperity in your brother’s life when applied on Raksha Bandhan.
3. Turmeric: You can also use turmeric to apply tilak to your brother as it brings prosperity in one’s life.
4. Akshat: One should only use unbroken white rice (akshat) during puja, so keep that in mind during Raksha Bandhan.
5. Sandalwood: Or chandan brings calmness in one’s life. It also brings blessings of Lord Vishnu and Ganesha, so apply a tilak of chandan on your brother’s forehead before tying him rakhi this year.
6. Ghee lamp: Lighting a ghee lamp is considered auspicious in Hinduism and is an important part of a pooja thali.
7. Sweets: No festival is ever complete without some sweets, so don’t forget to add mithai to your Raksha Bandhan thali.
8. Flowers: With their sweet fragrance, flowers symbolise happiness and prosperity in life and should be a part of your rakhi thali as well.

Also, remember to place the thali with all these items in the temple before tying the rakhi to your brother.

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