Things kids should learn about Raksha Bandhan
It’s so important that our little ones know about the different festivals of India. Kids can learn so much from them. Since Raksha Bandhan, this is our small attempt for you guys. If you’re going to tell your kids about Raksha Bandhan.
WHAT IS RAKSHA BANDHAN?
It’s a festival of love and relationship between a brother and a sister, where the sisters tie Rakhi (thread with beads) on their brother’s wrist and the brother in return promises to protect her dignity.
WHEN IS IT CELEBRATED?
On a full moon day of August. This year as per the lunar Calendar it’s on the 22nd August, Sunday.
HOW IS IT CELEBRATED?
Siblings get up early in the morning, take bath and visit the temple. After which the sister will decorate the Thali (plate having Rakhi, Sweets, Tilik- “Kumkum powder mixed with rice and drops of water”, and Aarti). The sister will then put tilak on brother’s forehead. Tie a Rakhi on his wrist, wishing the best of the world to him. Sweets are mutually exchanged followed by Aarti.
HOW AND WHEN DID THIS TRADITION STARTED?
As per Hindu mythology, in Mahabharata, the great Indian epic, Draupadi, wife of the Pandavas had torn the corner of her sari to prevent Lord Krishna’s wrist from bleeding (he had inadvertently hurt himself). Thus, a bond, that of brother and sister developed between them, and he promised to protect her.
Hello everyone!
- I am a mother
- That’s amazing
- I am doing great
- I am always thinking about my little one!
- I want to give him/ her the best
- I want to be the best mother for my child
- I am planning for his today and tomorrow
- But I feel I am ignoring someone
- I feel that I am ignoring my HUSBAND a little.
- I also fight with my husband sometimes
- I fight for the baby mostly
- I am struggling to find the right balance
- I commit NOT to forget WIFEHOOD because of MOTHERHOOD 🍃
- I am going to find time for my DEAR HUSBAND
- I am NOT always going to talk about my CHILD
- I am going to pretend that I am not a MOTHER just for sometime everyday in a week
- I am going to give him full ATTENTION
- I am going to respect the RELATIONSHIP that we share!
- I am going to keep this relationship FRESH
- Type “yes” if you are not going to lose yourself in motherhood! ❤️
ThankYou!
Sushmita Chaudhary