Janai purnima and rakshya bandan

 Janai purnima and rakshya bandan

Janai Purnima is on Shrawan Purnima. This year Janai Purnima is on Bhadra 30, 2076.On this day boy change their janai and put new one.A day before Janai purnima the persons wearing janai should make themselves 'clean' by shaving or cutting hair and take a good bath. Janai is regarded as symbol of body, speech and mind, and when the knots are tied the person wearing it is supposed to gain complete control over each of them.

Rakshya means "to protect" and bandhan is "tie" or "bond". Rakshya Bandhan is a bond or tie of protection. This thread is which is tied around the hand is called Doro.This festival is also marked by the tying of a rakhi,or holy thread, by the sister on the wrist of her brother.  The brother in return offers a gift to his sister and swears to look after her as she presents sweets to her brother. Rakhi provided they commit to a lifelong obligation to provide protection to the woman or girl.