This year in 2012, August 2nd is a very special day for Indians and Hindus as it is Raksha Bandhan, also known as Rakhi. August 2nd is also a special day for Tibetan Buddhists as it is Amitabha Buddha day. Raksha Bandhan (Rakhi) is celebrated by Hindus and Indians all over the world but is most […]
How Relevant is Raksha Bandhan (Rakhi) in Modern Society?
By Sucheta Rustgi (CHAKRA) Raksha bandhan has been celebrated over generations with sisters tying rakhis-a symbolic string-around the wrist of their brothers. The significance of the string is to maintain a strong relationship or ‘bandhan’ between the siblings where a sister ties a string on her brother’s wrist to give him her blessings and love […]