Mathura,the birthplace of Lord Krishna is known to observe many festivals that are rich in Indian culture and heritage. One such festival is Rakhi celebration. On the day of Rakhi, sisters tie brightly hued Rakhi threads on the wrist of their brothers. In return, brothers vow to protect her and present her with wonderful gifts. Actually, the term Raksha Bandhan itself connotes the bond of love and protection. Tying the Rakhi makes a brother obligated so as to safeguard his sister all his life. Raksha Bandhan in Mathura also holds the same significance accompanied with the same emotional feelings of a brother and a sister.
Rakhi celebrations in Mathura like in any other state begin early morning. Brothers sometimes go to take a holy bath in the River Yamuna prior to the puja. Sisters get ready for puja and aarti. They decorate Rakhi thali with sandalwood paste. They keep a diya, a box of sweets, roli and chawal on the plate. She also draws rangoli on the plate. Then, while she ties Rakhi, she chants ‘shlokas' and put ‘roli tilak' on his forehead. She performs ‘aarti' and prays to Lord Krishna for his happiness and well being. Brothers, too, vow to look after his sister and also pray for her good luck and good health. |
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