Published in Edition 834, The Asian Weekly ( 28th August to 4th September 2026)
Evolution of Rakhee!
Rakhee
Raksha Bandhan!
The sibling bond! The Hindu Festival of brothers and sisters! On the Full Moon day of the Hindu month of Shravan sisters tie a thread of devotion to the wrists of their brothers. The sisters pray for the well being of their brothers whilst the brothers promise to safeguard and protect the sisters always. There … Continue reading Raksha Bandhan!
The Divine Protection!
We seek the divine protection that can safeguard us against the calamities, hardships and injustices and what better a source than to turn to the Supreme Power. Festivals come as a reminder of the bond of protection, love and peace. Rakshabandhan is not just about tying a threadit’s about love, trust, and the promise to … Continue reading The Divine Protection!
Thread of Divinity ( Raksha Bandhan)
Published in The Asian Weekly, Edition 779, ( 8th to 14th August 2025)
The Raksha Thread!
A festival highlighting the bond between brothers and sisters. Rejoicement and merriment prevails as the sister ties the symbolic thread on her brother’s wrist and he vows to protect her from harm
Month of Saavan!
Come The month of saavan1 O! So very mann lubhavan 2 With blessings of rain showers Pouring Almighty’s immense powerssikiladi Shiva’s glory reigns at the mandir3 His Katha & kirtan4 sound atti sunder5 Fasting of Teej6 festival so prominent The dark color of mehndi7 dominantsikiladi The bangles clad in wrists praying For spouses’ women in joyous … Continue reading Month of Saavan!
Bond of Reunion
Hindu festival of sibling love is celebrated as Raksha Bandhan. Here’s a poem singing the glory of the festival.
रक्षाबंधन/ Raksha Bandhan
Maharaj Ramesh sharma explains the significance of Raksha Bandhan thread.
Raksha Bandhan
The Hindu festival of Raksha Bandhan signifies the bond between brothers and sisters. Miles apart at times, the Rakhee thread depicts the closeness and inseparable relationship of siblings.
Sikiladi 