Siblinghood, particularly between brother and sister, has never been so stronger in the world during the celebration of Raksha Bandhan being done in India. With the sister tying a holy thread, or rakhi, on her brother’s wrist, she offers him a bond of protection. On the other hand, the brother offers her gifts, such as money or clothes to appreciate the good deed, where a vow of protection is also given. Siblings, and sometimes even cousins, share sweets during the celebration where it is also embellished with singing, dancing, and other forms of merrymaking. And because this display of affection will not be complete music, knowing the top 10 Raksha Bandhan songs will make you feel the love even more.
10. Kaajal – Mere Bhaiyaa Mere Chanda Mere – Asha Bhonsle
The music video portrays the love of a sister to her brother, her thoughts on his welfare, and even her wishes for his good life. While you may think that this video is all about them looking at each other or spending some time on the swing, brotherhood, and sisterhood, is truly exemplified through the love in each other’s company. It gives you a reason why she should be protected, just like your mom or your wife.
9. Suman Kalyanpur – Behanane Bhai Ke Kalai Se Pyar
Tying the Rakhi on the wrist truly has its blessings, especially when being done by a sister who shows undying love and support for her brother. It matters not whether the sister is younger or older, what really matters is that such protection is offered, which helps him face various challenges in life. It also lessens sorrow in such stages in life, knowing that the gods are there to shower him guidance and care.
8. Beimaan – Yeh Rakhi Bandhan Hai Aisa
Your sister will always be there by your side, even if you are not the type that is just as emotional. With the presentation of sweets during the Raksha Bandhan, she opens her heart for a brother that she would like to endow protection to, through tying the Rakhi on the wrist. This is no simple matter as such deed is being recognized by the gods. While the brother vows to protect the sister, his love also deepens in the process.
7. Bhaiya Mere Rakhi Ke – Happy – Balraj Sahani – Chhoti Behan
Raksha Bandhan is a day that provides excitement for the sisters because it is the particular time of the year where they can express the love to a brother, or brothers that is precious to them, no matter the age gap or the differences between the two. Also, this kind of love ties the bond between siblings that no matter how many brothers or sisters you are, everything just becomes balanced and in unison with each other.
6. Phoolon Ka Taron Ka – Dev Anand – Zeenat – Hare Rama Hare Krishna
A brother who has received the bond of protection, even many years ago, has swore to a vow of protection to a sister that loved him as much. Even if conditions and circumstances have changed, he will be there to watch her back, and see that everything goes well for her. He is even willing to make such risks, even putting his life on the line, just to keep such a valuable promise.
5. Anjaana – Hum Behnon Ke Liye Mere Bhaiya
A celebration of the love between brother and sister has no passing of days or ending of years. Even if they have grown older, the relationship between them will still be the same. In fact, the tradition of Raksha Bandhan keeps the bond so strong, that the joys, the happiness, and the bliss of being siblings stay there, forever young.
4. Aatish – O Meri Ladli Pyari Behna
Aside from the love of family, another thing that will never be forgotten is the bond that exists between brothers and sisters. While the Rakhi symbolizes the bond of protection being imbued by a sister to a brother, another thing that keeps them together is the blood that ties them along with a loving mother and father. It’s all about family and the vow to protect each other.
3. Amitabh Bachchan – Dekh Sakta Hoon
Loneliness may be there, but the love between siblings make life worth living. With family and siblings right beside each other, there is no trial in life too hard to take. After all, brothers and sisters being tied together in love, aside from the bond of protection, would always be there to look for each other.
2. Mohammad Rafi – Raakhii Dhaagon Kaa Tyauhaar
With the loss of a mother or a father, there is no one to look for each other, but your sibling alone. This is love personified, something that goes beyond the limits of a normal brotherly love. The elder acts as the provider and protector, while the younger brings joy to the sorrow. This is the essence of Raksha Bandhan, expressed in its most powerful display. It is there through life and even to the point of death.
1. Anpadh – Rang Birangi Rakhi Leke
The celebration of Raksha Bandhan does not only have the sweets, the rakhi, and the vows, but it also has the standard component of an Indian tradition, where song and dance embellishes the culture with joy and gladness. The rakhi is wrapped around the wrist with a song in the heart, pleading for protection and safety.
