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Raksha Bandhan Tilak: In Hinduism, Raksha Bandhan is celebrated as a special festival of brother and sister which symbolizes the unbreakable love between the two. Every year this festival is celebrated on the full moon day of Shravan month. This year Raksha Bandhan is on 19 August 2024, Monday. On this day, the sister ties a Rakhi on her brother's wrist and prays for his long life and progress. The brother also promises to protect his sister while giving her a gift. Before tying the Rakhi, the sister applies a Tilak on her brother's forehead and Tilak is associated with auspiciousness. It is believed that if Tilak is done with certain special things, then it leads to the progress of the brother.
1. Turmeric Tilak
You must have seen turmeric tilak being applied during puja or auspicious functions at home because turmeric is considered a symbol of auspiciousness, prosperity and good fortune. Meanwhile, when you apply turmeric tilak on your brother's forehead, it brings happiness and prosperity in life. Turmeric is also considered healthy. Therefore, his tilak also keeps his health good.
2. Saffron Tilak
Saffron is used in many auspicious works in the house as it is considered a symbol of respect and purity. Meanwhile, on this Rakshabandhan, you should apply saffron tilak to your brother. This brings happiness and prosperity in the house. Apart from this, saffron is also associated with the planet Jupiter, so applying saffron tilak keeps the blessings of Jupiter on the brother.
3. Tilak of Kanku
On this festival of Rakshabandhan, you should apply Kankuthi to your brother. Kankuthi is also considered a symbol of victory. Meanwhile, when you apply a tilak to your brother and wish him victory in life, he should not lose in any field. The path of progress opens for him. Mother likes Kanku. Meanwhile, you can apply a tilak of Kanku to your brother and pray to Mataji for his progress.