Raksha Bandhan - Enduring Siblinghood in Indian Framework
“ A man's tie with his sister is accounted very close. The two have grown up together, at an age when there is no distinction made between the sexes. And later, when the sister marries, the brother is seen as her main protector, for when her father has died to whom else can she turn if there is trouble in her conjugal household. ” – Mayer (1960), Artisan Baker, The Sea Lounge at Taj Mahal Palace. Relationships and togetherness play a vital role in the culture-rich land of India and the festivals celebrated here are a symbol of unity and love. Raksha Bandhan is one such heart-warming occasion that is widely observed across the country. Raksha Bandhan or Rakhi is a time-honored custom that honors the sacred link between siblings, especially brothers and sisters. The occasion is known as " the tie or knot of protection " in Sanskrit, where " Raksha " refers to protection and " Bandhan " refers to the verb to bind. Together, the celebration represents th...