Hello friends, I greet you all a very Hppy Rakshabandhan day. This day is celebrated to express sibling love and solidarity. On this day sisters tie the Rakhi thread, made of colourful beads, on the wrist of her brothers. In return the brother take the pledge of protecting her from any adversity. In the current atmosphere the day seem to have come like a breath of fresh air for all the siblings and cousines. My daughter tied ‘Rakhi’ to total of six brothers. All the sweets and host of other good foods along with the quality time spent together after such a long gap made their day.
This custom of tying the Rakhi came into existence, when women used to have a very cloistered life, they had to depend on her male relatives in every steps of her life. Now in this age of women empowerment, it’s more of a mutual pledge to be there for each other.

The festival has evolved to include the celebration of sisterly affection also, as they tie the Rakhi on each other ‘s wrist too. Rakhis and gifts are sent through mails for siblings living in long distances. The two of my daughter’s younger cousin sisters live in Delhi and Bangalore respectively. As she has recently started earning, she sent them sweets and chococolate of their choices.
In our childhood, there was a competition of outdoing each other, in tying the biggest Rakhi on our brother’s hand. Brothers also made it a point to flaunt it among his friends.
Friends, on this auspicious day let’s take a pledge to be there for each other and maintain harmony and brotherhood. Protect one another from the hardship and crisis. We acutely need this show of solidarity to come out of the trying times we are facing now.
Stay happy and blessed. Adieu for now.
Loved this beautiful write up Mousami. Elaborated so well about the occasion of Rakshabandhan. Happy Rakshabandhan to you. 🥰❤🤗
Now in this age of women empowerment, it’s more of a mutual pledge to be there for each other
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Thanks Suma.❤️🌹❤️
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My pleasure ❤
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What a beautiful tradition. I wonder if any other cultures have a sibling’s day.
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Thank you very much. The tradition and culture are rhe ways which keep us closely knit together.
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That makes a lot of sense.
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Beautiful description of our tradition Mousumi. Glad to read about your family events.
Happy Rakshabhandhan to you !
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Thanks Sowmya. These beautiful events are the ways to keep the extended family closer.❤️
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This is so beautiful – the story, the symbolism, and the photos. Thank you for sharing. 💖
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These festivals help to strengthen the bond of affection in this rather busy life! Thanks Michele.❤️🌹❤️
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How wonderful. 💐
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Being there for each other is what is needed most . Unfortunately, not many care.
Very well written Mousumi..
Stay blessed always.
🙏🌹🌹
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Yes, in this time of forced isolation, standing strong for near and dear ones is essential. Thanks for the appreciation.🙏🙏🙏
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what a charming holiday, Mousoumi! Lovely photos! ❤ Teens in this country sometimes make and give friendship bracelets, to each other, but not on a special holiday. 🙂 Have a great week!
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It’s really charming indeed! All the brothers and sisters (cousins included) congregate and the festivities continues all day long!! You too have great week days. Stay healthy and happy❤️🌹❤️
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Absolutely. we must stay as one, rising above anything and everything. what a nice post. happy Rakhi
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Thank you very much. A very happy Rakhi to you too!🙏
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Our tradition holds us, holds our bonds together! Beautiful post ❤️
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Happy Rakshabandhan!
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Happy Rakshabandhan to you too! Stay happy and blessed!!
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This is a holiday that should be celebrated by every culture.
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Absolutely agree with you! It’s really a fine way of celebrating togetherness!❤
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Trying to bind the best rakhi for brothers & brothers flaunting about no. of rakhis in their hands is really innocent yet beautiful feeling.
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Very true! Thanks for reading.
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well written – happy belated rakshabandhan sister < 3
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Thanks for the appreciation. Happy Rakshabandhan to you too! Stay well and happy !
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