Rakshabandhan - The Bond of Love - Celebrate on 16th August

August 6, 2008

The relationships are the essence of celebration. This holds true for any Indian festival. Each festival brings the families together. It calls for a total festive environment. The celebration of one such relationship is Raksha Bandhan; the celebration of brother sister relationship. The sibling relationship is nowhere so celebrated as in India. The brother sister relationship is no where so worshiped as here. It is this affection and love that is celebrated on the Raksha Bandhan.

Rakshaa Bandhan stirs up one of the deepest and noblest emotions in the human breast - the abiding and chaste bond of love between the brother and the sister. It goes far beyond the mere personal protection of a female from a male. It also implies the basic element of an amicable and harmonious social life where all members of the society look upon themselves as brothers and sisters and as children of one common motherland. Know More

The Legends of Rakhi

Bhavishya Purana refers to a battle between gods and demons, and Indra (the king of the gods) was feeling depressed. At that time Indra's wife Sachi took a thread, charged it with sacred verses or Mantras for protection and tied it on Indra's hand. Through the strength of this thread Indra conquered his enemies. Since then till today this festival is celebrated.It is said that King Bali's stronghold had been the Raakhi. Hence while tying the rakhi this couplet is usually recited: Yena baddho Balee raajaa daanavendro mahaabalah! tena twaam anubadhnaami rakshe maa chala maa chala!!"I am tying a Rakhi on you, like the one on mighty demon king Bali. Be firm, O Rakhi, do not falter." Know More

Celebrating Rakshabandhan

Raksha Bandhan day starts with a festive mood in every Indian home. Rakhis are made or bought a day before the festival. Traditional goodies and dishes are prepared early in the morning. After an early bath, the offering Puja (worshipping of god) takes place. The sister then offers "aarti" (a traditional way of worshipping) to her brother and ties the thread on his right wrist. Traditional "tilak"or vermilion powder on the forehead of the brother is put and the brother blesses the sister. The tradition of giving gifts and presents is also an important part of this festival. The brother gifts his sister a gift after she ties the Rakhi on his wrist. This gift acts as a token of love and affection of the brother towards the sister. Know More

Rakhis

We have lined up a set of hand-picked ritualistic rakhis with sandal beads, red sandal, rudraksha and tulsi beads to:"Seal your love for your dear one with these everlasting Love bands".