The hindu festival of Rakhi or Raksha Bandhan is the celebration of the special emotional bond between a brother and a sister. The symbolic representation is done by the tying of the 'Rakhi' which is a sacred thread by the sister on the wrist of her brother as a mark of sisterly love. The brother in return reiterates his vows to protect her from any harm that could affect her. The Rakhi also signifies the inseparable ties of sibling love that starts at birth and continues for life.
This year Rakhi was different as it was my first after having settled into holy matrimony :-). It meant more than the regular and also meant new relationships which I had to look into. Starting with me and my husband visiting his sister, there were some new learnings in store. I was introduced to the concept of 'Bhabhi Rakhi' - something totally new for me. According to my sis-in-law, it meant that she would tie me a Rakhi as well along with tying a Rakhi to my husband and it is a practice that is quite prevalent in some parts of India. Here it means that while sisters naturally have special feelings for their brothers, these feelings get extended to their bhabhi too once their brothers get married. Quite a nice concept and I was quite touched by it! I promise Di that I too will protect you - save all your secrets especially from our shopping trips ;-)! She tied me a very pretty pearl and coloured stones Rakhi which looks quite different from the one that is made for guys. It has to be tied onto a bangle on your hand.
That's my Bhabhi Rakhi. Ain't it pretty? :-)
Post this I was excitedly looking forward to tying my younger brother his Rakhi and to my cousins. Usually I was always in my house and had my brother around, but this year I would have to meet him to tie him a Rakhi. Felt weird but also felt special as I feel he will value this relationship even more now with didi not being around all the time(and my gifts will also get better :-)) Also my first Rakhi wearing a saree and traditional jewellery.
Well surely a different Rakhi this year!!
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