Raksha Bandhan

Raksha Bandhan 2012: The delicate bond of Rakhi that binds…

For centuries, in India, Rakhi has been the bond that binds brothers and sisters. It may be a slender thread, but there’s much more meaning to it.   The humble Rakhi over the years, has seen many an avatar unfold…   Bold & Beautiful…rakhis Remember the time when large blobs of foam or sponge were [...]

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A delicate thread of love – Raksha Bandhan

Bond of love India is known the world over for its spirituality. Nature is revered and worshipped in all forms—trees, rivers, animals, grain even tools are all worshiped. Small wonder then that bonds between us humans should be left behind. Raksha Bandhan is one such a festival where the bond between a brother and sister [...]

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Rakhi or Raksha Bandhan a bond of love

“Bhaiyya merre Rakhi ke Bandhan ko nibhana” Raksha Bandhan festival is always celebrated on the full moon day/night of the Hindu month Shraavana (Sawan) in various parts of India (generally in August as per modern day calendars). RAKSHA BANDHAN is called Avani Avittam in Southern parts of India. The word “Raksha” means “protection or guarding” [...]

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