Raksha Bandhan is a special Hindu festival that celebrates the special bond between brothers and sisters. Normally on this special day, sisters tie a "
rakhi" (coloured thread or string) around their brothers right hand and pray for protection ("
raksha") from all evil, and brothers make a promise to their sisters to protect them from all harms and troubles. Sometimes rakhis can be tied by other people (e.g. cousins, aunts, mums). My cousin Riya (who lives in Singapore) and my other cousins in India and Auckland either sent me rakhis or came to visit to tie them on my wrist. This year, I have 5 rakhis around my wrist. Here are some pictures that my Mum took this year.
Cool pictures Shaan!
ReplyDeleteHi Shaan,
ReplyDeleteIt was really interesting to read about your rakhi and where they came from. You are very lucky to have five this year.
I also enjoyed reading your recount about the character parade.
Keep up the great blogging!
Kate
Hi Shaan,
ReplyDeleteI have a rakhi for you to! I'll post it from Mayfair or maybe Bond Street:-)
Wow Shaan, You are very lucky to have so many cousin sisters.
ReplyDeleteWhoop whoop! There's a photo of me on your blog!
ReplyDeleteI hope you still have my rakhi xx