The rush at the markets at this time is unbelievable. The mehendi walas do brisk business. Married women visit beauty parlours and buy new dresses for the occasion. They naturally want to look their best when they visit their parental homes to celebrate Raksha Bandhan. They carry Rakhi thali (a special plate on which the rakhi, a lamp, rice grains, sweets and vermilion) are placed for the ceremony. Nowadays, Rakhi is celebrate din much broader perspective, Rakhi to brother, Loomba for brother's wife (a kind of rakhi which is hanged on bhabhi's bangle) and Kids Rakhi for Brother's kids. In this way not only brother but his whole family is included in Rakhi-Tilak Ceremony. This brings a special kind of bonding in the family, that's how the day is celebrated.
Festival of Raksha Bandhan also calls for celebrations and merriment. Brothers pampers their sweet sisters by returnomh gifts for her. This could be jewelry, apparel, cosmetics or household gift items or some cash. Sisters too show love for their brothers by giving them presents and also to his family. Sisters prepare brother's favorite dishes and offer him with love. Those siblings, who stay away, take advantage of courier services, postal and online Internet services to let each other know much they love to their brother/sister and hope to be together on this auspicious occasion of 'Raksha Bandhan'.
The customs and traditions of Raksha Bandhan around the world are more or less the same but the only difference remains in the style of celebrations. In some parts of India, like Maharashtra Rakhi is celebrated to worship and honor sea god Varuna by offering coconuts to the sea which is said Coconut Day (Narali Purnima). This is dedicated to the Vedic deity, Lord Varun, the god of rain and seas. By this time monsoon recedes and Lord Varun is thanked for providing good rains.
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