Raksha Bandhan is celebrated in different ways in different parts of the country

Raksha Bandhan 2023: Every festival in the country is celebrated with great pomp. This also includes festivals like Rakshabandhan. But do you know how this festival is celebrated in different parts of the country? Let us know here.

Every festival in the country has a different significance. Along with this, this festival is celebrated everywhere with different customs. Rakshabandhan is also one of these festivals. This festival is celebrated to strengthen the brother-sister relationship by tying rakhi on the wrist.

This time this festival will be celebrated on 30 August, Wednesday. This festival has different importance in different parts of the country. Let us know here in which part of the festival how it is celebrated.

Narali Purnima in Maharashtra

Maharashtra is on the sea shore. That's why here Rakshabandhan is celebrated as Narali Purnima. It is celebrated on the full moon day of Shravan. On this day, devotees offer coconut in the sea while paying respect to Lord Varun. Prasad of these coconut pieces is distributed. Delicious dishes like coconut rice are made on this day.

Lumba Rakhi in Rajasthan

While in North India, sisters tie Rakhi to their brothers and pray for their long life, in Rajasthan, sisters also tie Rakhi on the bangle of their brother's wife. This is called Lumba Rakhi. It is believed that the wife is the form of 'Ardhangini'. Any Raksha Bandhan with brother is incomplete without his wife. That's why sister-in-law's bangle is also tied to Rakhi.

Consecration in Gujarat

In Gujarat this day is also celebrated as Pavitropana. Most of the people offer water to Lord Shiva on this auspicious day. Take his blessings. It is also believed that those who worship Lord Shiva on this day are freed from their sins.

Kajri Purnima in Madhya Pradesh and Bihar

People in Madhya Pradesh and Bihar also celebrate this day as Kajri Purnima. This festival is very important for the farmers. This day is considered a symbol of the beginning of the new crop.

Jandhyam Purnima in Uttarakhand

People of Kumaon celebrate this day as Jandhyam. On this day people change their sacred thread (Janeu). It is generally worn by Brahmins.

Gamha Purnima in Odisha

In Odisha, this festival is celebrated like Gamha Purnima. On this day pet cow and bull are decorated. They are worshipped. On this day sweets made of rice paste and coconut are prepared. These are distributed among family and friends.