RAKHI
Introduction
Raksha Bandhan in Sanskrit literally means "the tie or knot of protection". The word Raksha means protection, whilst Bandhan is the verb to tie. It is an ancient Hindu festival that ritually celebrates the love and duty between brothers and their sisters. The sister performs aRakhi ceremony, then prays to express her love and her wish for the well being of her brother; in return, the brother ritually pledges to protect and take care of his sister under all circumstances. It is one of the several occasions in which family ties are affirmed in India.
The festival is also an occasion to celebrate brother-sister like family ties between cousins or distant family members, sometimes between biologically unrelated men and women. To many, the festival transcends biological family, brings together men and women across religions, diverse ethnic groups and ritually emphasizes harmony and love. It is observed in the Hindu calendar month of Śrāvaṇa, and typically falls in August every year.Once the Rakhi has been tied, the sister says a prayer for the well being - good health, prosperity and happiness - for her brother. This ritual sometimes involves an aarti, where a tray with lighted lamp or candle is ritually rotated around the brother's face, along with the prayer and well wishes
The brother gives his sister(s) gifts such as cards, clothes, money or something thoughtful. The brother may also feed his sister, with his hands, one or more bites of sweets, dry fruits and other seasonal delicacies. They hug, and the larger family ritually congratulate the festive celebration of brother-sister love and protection.
The brother(s) wear the Rakhi for the entire day, at school or work, as a reminder of their sister(s) and to mark the festival of Raksha Bandhan.
Date and time
A rakhi making competition was organized at VDIT COLLEGE on 27th August,2015 on Tuesday from 1 to 3 PM . All students were present in assembly hall where competition was held. Students from all classes participated in the celebration and made colourful rakhis which got appreciation of teachers. All students divided into groups and each group have 6 students.
The purpose of this competetion was that all students worked in group and develops the understanding level to each other.
Preparation
All the students participated with great zeal and zest. We collect different types of materials like stones, colour full papers, flowers ribbons, etc. The idea
behind organizing the competition was to encourage students
use eco friendly products. Students got motivated to such a
level that they all decided not to purchase ready‐ made rakhis
from markets rather they decide to make same kind of eco
friendly rakhi for their siblings.
Students used various eco friendly material like :
a) Clay
b) Flowers
c) Leaves
d) Turmeric
e) Pulses ,etc.
Competition
All competitors made very good rakhis. But as we know that their is only one winner in a race. The competition was very tough.
Co-operation
This activity taught us that how we worked in a group. This activity produce a quality to us to become a leader. We did it elegantly this activity. Its develop the quality of unity among us.
Their is no gender stereotypes in the groups. All boys and girls worked in a group in a very cooperative manner.
Some group has spend too much money for this competition which is wrong. Our principal instruct us that we do buy for making rakhi. We have to create our rakhi with waste material which is easily available in our home.
Suggestion
At the end, students realized how innovative and natural it was
making eco friendly rakhis. They understood the reason behind
organizing the competition.
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