On this occasion, the Sisters have food, only after tying Rakhi to their brother. As like other festivals of India, on this festival also, gifts and dishes have their exclusive importance. On this festival, meal is taken after lunch. At this time, girls come from their ‘in-laws house’ to their Parents home, covering long distances, in order to tie Rakhi and meet their brother. This day the priest and Acharya (spiritual teacher or guru) reach their host (Yajman) home to tie Rakhi, and, in return they accept money, clothes and some other items.Mantra of RakshaBandhanWhile tying Rakhi, Sisters should chant this following mantra for the long life of their Brother:येनबद्धोबलिराजा, दानवेन्द्रोमहाबल: Iतेनत्वांमनुबध्नामि, रक्षेमाचलमाचल II
The aloft given mantra is considered favorable while tying of a thread. It describes that, the safety thread which was used to tie dynamic monster, Bali, I am tying you the same protection thread, and this thread will keep you safe.Points of Consideration on RakshaBandhanPeople who want to celebrate this festival, should take a bath early in the morning and wear new clothes for this day. And whole family should get together for worship of God. Along with this, Rakhi is also worship. Remember your ancestors and take the blessing of elders.
A color thread can be taken as a Rakhi. This thread also be of silk, Gold, saffron, sandalwood, Akshat and grass is kept on the thread, and worshiped. While worshiping, the person should fully concentrate on Puja, for whatever time, he is sitting in it. After worshiping Rakhi (thread), brother is applied Tikka(auspicious mark on forehead)of saffron, Rowley and Akshat should be used. Rakhi is tied on the right hand.Recipes of RakshaBandhanIndia is uncomplete without delicious dishes on festivals. Some special dishes are prepared for every festival like, on Rakshabandhan like MithiSeviyan which is also called Sweet Vermicelli it is a popular dishes made on RakshaBandhanday and other dishes also there like Ghevar, Shakarpare etc. are made. Ghevar is used as the main of Sharvan Maas which is very delicious sweet. As it is eaten,throughout the month, in northern India. Additionally, Kheer and Puri are also, famous food of this festival.