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Year OneRE | Year 1 | Caring for Others | Raksha Bandhan | Lesson 2
Caring for Others
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Success Criteria
Aim• I can explain what the festival of Raksha Bandhan represents.
• I can tell you which religion celebrates Raksha Bandhan.
• I can tell you what the Rakhi (bracelet) symbolises.
• I can tell you two things which happen during Raksha Bandhan.
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Brothers and SistersTalk about these questions with a partner:
Are they older or younger than you?
Have you got a sister or sisters?
Have you got a brother or brothers?
What do you like about having a brother or sister?
Is there anything you
a brother or sister?
What do you do to look after them?
What do you do to show them that
you love them?
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What is Raksha Bandhan?
Raksha Bandhan is a Hindu festival, usually celebrated in August.
Raksha Bandhan is also known as Rakhi.
It celebrates and strengthens the bond of love between brothers and sisters.
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Traditions of Raksha Bandhan
The Rakhi symbolises protection from evil.
Red and gold threads are popular Rakhi colours and some bracelets also have beads and jewels on them.
Brothers and sisters face each other.
The sisters tie a Rakhi (bracelet) made from coloured cotton or
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Traditions of Raksha Bandhan
Then the sisters put a tilak (a colourful mark) on their
After the tilak, the brothers make a special promise to look after and protect their sisters.
After the Rakhi (bracelet) has been tied, the sisters say a special prayer and sometimes perform an Aarti ceremony. This is where a special tray with a lighted candle or lamp is rotated around the
prayers and good wishes are said.
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Traditions of Raksha Bandhan
The brothers then offer their sisters gifts and may also feed them with sweets.
Brothers and sisters often hug and then families usually continue the celebration.
The sisters then feed sweets to their brothers, using their hands.
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Raksha Bandhan
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What Does RakshaBandhan Celebrate?
Talk to a partner about all the things you think the festival of Raksha Bandhan celebrates.
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Success Criteria
Aim• I can explain what the festival of Raksha Bandhan represents.
• I can tell you which religion celebrates Raksha Bandhan.
• I can tell you what the Rakhi (bracelet) symbolises.
• I can tell you two things which happen during Raksha Bandhan.
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