There is some relationship in this mundane world in which the more we say the shorter of words we fall. One such relationship is the relationship that is shared between the brother and the sister. It is the shade of love and care that makes this bond gets strengthened with time. It is undoubtedly the most loving relationship on this earth. It is the occasion of Rakhi that commemorates this beautiful bond of selfless care and affection. Since nothing conveys our heartfelt wishes better than gifts, exchanging the same has become such a popular practice on this occasion. Rakhi or Raksha Bandhan is celebrated every year on the full moon day in the Hindu month of Shravana.
Festivals mark the core essence of Indian societies. Every towns and city in India have its own customs and rituals associated with Rakhi. Kolkata, known as the City of Joy, is especially known for its rich culture, traditional values, and festivals. The glorious history of the city dates back to 1690. The city served as the capital of India during the British Raj, till the year 1912. The glorifying spirit forms the heart of the city. The leisurely chat (adda), the delectable taste of Mishti Doi, or the political slogans buzzing the air - however, you may perceive this metropolis, the city has a regal charm of its own. The picturesque Kolkata puts forth an image of a true cosmopolitan city where people, culture, and festival uniformly coalesces. Host to some magnificent monuments and palaces, Kolkata is also known as - the “City of Palaces”. The hometown to stalwarts like Rabindranath Tagore, Swami Vivekananda, Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay, Satyajit Ray, and many others, Kolkata is a city of rich tradition and heritage, grandeur, and glory.
Rakhi in India is a significant festival, marked by a jubilant celebration. Like in other Indian states, the Rakhi festival in Kolkata holds a special significance. The festival of Raksha Bandhan was used as a mode of showing protest in 1905 when British Viceroy Lord Curzon proposed to curb the growing national movement in Bengal by dividing the Hindus and Muslims of the region. Rabindranath Tagore suggested the use of 'Rakhi Bandhan Utsab' to be celebrated to invite a sense of brotherhood amongst the people of Bengal. The ceremony Raksha Bandhan created a huge upsurge to attest to the spirit of the undivided Bengal. People of all communities rich and poor joined together in hearts and participated in the ceremony.
