Friday, August 7, 2009

Recent cultural event - Rahki/Rakhri


A few days ago there was a cultural event in indian society.
It is Rahki/Rakhri which reflects the sweet and sour relationship of brother and a sister. Though brothers and sisters share and enjoy the bond of love between them throughout the year, but Rakhi is the day when they get an opportunity to express their tender love and feelings for each other.

On the day of Rakhi festival, the sister ties Rakhi on the wrist of her brother and both make prayer to God for the well being of each other. In return, brothers make promise to take care of his sister under all circumstances. Usually, brothers gift something to the sister/cousin to mark the occasion but i usally give my cousin $50 which for most relationships.
R . A . K . H . I
R : Relationship
A : Affection
K : Knitting together
H : Him (Brother) & Her (Sister)
I : Interminably

The image above represents the way people might celebrate Rahki if they are geographically distanced from each other and still have some love for each other in their relationship.

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