Bond of Love - Celebrate on 5th August

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Rakshabandhan -

The Bond of Love - Celebrate on 5th August

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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 /rakhi.htm

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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."

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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".

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rakhi Threads

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rakhi Thali

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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