New Delhi: The festival of Rakshabandhan is a symbol of brother-sister love. This time Rakshabandhan is being celebrated on 11th August. On this day sisters tie rakhi on the wrists of their brothers and pray for their long life. At the same time, brothers also promise to protect their sisters by giving gifts to their sisters. Let us know which items are necessary in puja thali of Rakshabandhan.

Akshat – In Hinduism, the special importance of Akshat has also been told in the plate of worship. Akshat is definitely included in any auspicious work. Therefore, include Akshat in the Rakhi plate. It is said that Akshat is a symbol of perfection and by using it one gets the blessings of Lord Shiva. Therefore, while doing tilak, one must apply Akshat. It is said that by applying Akshat, the brother’s life is long and he remains prosperous.

Perform aarti by lighting a lamp- It is said that after lighting a lamp in a Rakhi plate, perform the aarti. The fire deity resides in the lamp, which is auspicious in any religious work. By lighting a lamp, negativity ends. Therefore, after tying Rakhi, perform the aarti of the brother. By doing this the negative effect on the brother will end.

Tilak of Kumkum or Roli – While decorating the plate for brother on Rakshabandhan, one must include kumkum or roli in it. Sindoor or Kumkam is considered a symbol of Goddess Lakshmi. So definitely include kumkum in your plate. By applying vermilion tilak to the brother, the blessings of Mother Lakshmi always remain on him. Also, there is no shortage of money.

Mind will be calm with sandalwood- It is said in astrology that by applying sandalwood on brother’s head, the brother’s mind remains calm. By applying sandalwood on the forehead, the brother gets the blessings of Lord Vishnu and Ganesha. By applying sandalwood, the mind remains calm and the brothers do not deviate from the path of dharma and karma.