happy raksha bandhan day

Raksha Bandhan is celebrated on the fifteenth day of Shravan, in July/August. (9^thAugust 2006)

The congregational Raakhi function carries this social content. Particularly, the tying of Raakhi to the sacred Bhagavaa Dhwaj at the start of the function signifies this social and cultural aspect. Not only do the participants in the function develop a sense of love and affection amongst themselves but they also affirm their loyalty and devotion to the society of which they are the children. Their commitment to protect each other and also the society as a whole is emphasized through this simple ceremony.

Raksha Bandhan affords a most auspicious occasion to recharge us every year with the true spirit of service and sacrifice for the welfare of the society, and find therein the highest spiritual fulfillment of human life.

A brother is someone to look up to,

Someone you can trust,

They are the ones that make you laugh

When you are down,

They help you with homework or even

A boyfriend,

Why is it that brothers never seem to be?

Able to tell how important they are

We can talk and joke about so many things

We reminisce about the times of our lives

When we were growing up

We try to keep in touch with each other’s

Comings and goings..But of all the things

I have ever said some thing that I have always

Know that was true…and it is true….

Brothers are a very special part of our family

And a very important part of our sister’s life.

And I do know they will always be with

Me through good and bad times.