SMS your wishes on Raksha Bandhan
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 Raksha Bandhan is the festival that highlights the love and affection of the brother-sister bond. |
August 13 (Saturday) will see Indians across the country and abroad observe Raksha Bandhan, the festival that highlights the love and affection of the brother-sister bond.
On this occasion, women tie a thread to their brothers symbolising their eternal tie and pray for them. The brothers vow to protect their sisters and also give a token sum or gift. Usually, women visit their brothers' homes and perform an aarti on them.
But in these times, it is not easy for the siblings to stick to age-old practices. Some might have their brothers/sisters abroad or in another city or may be too busy to visit them, in case of such an eventuality they can always wish them by SMS.
"On Rakhi, my newly-married sister will not be able to come from Hyderabad where she is based now. I will SMS her on this day and I am sure she will courier the rakhi to me," says Rohit Khanna, an accounting professional in Vasant Kunj.
Here are some sample messages:
Today I wish may laughter and joy brighten every day and success and happiness smile on you all the way. Happy Raksha Bandhan
Sending you a wish from the heart...TUM JIYO HAZARON SAAL...On this special day I wish you happiness and success and may all your fondest dreams come true.
Here is Rakhi for you twined with a sparkling smile, beaded with sweet memories and glued with warm and loving wishes for lot of happiness today and always.
Behen ne rakhi bandhi. Bhai tu chir jug jeeye! On this special day, here's what my heart says. May happiness and success always smile on you.
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Rakhi: Celebrating the sacred relationship between brother and sister
Rakhi, also known as Rakhsha Bandhan, is a festival that celebrates the unconditional love and sacred bond shared by brothers and sisters. This ancient Vedic festival is mainly celebrated on the full moon day of the month of Shravan (August). Rakhi is a sacred thread which symbolizes the love between siblings and 'Rakhsha Bandhan' literally means 'the bond of protection'.
On this day, the sister ties a colourful Rakhi around her brother's wrist and prays for his long life and prosperity after performing the traditional aarti. The brother, in turn, gives her beautiful Rakhi gifts and vows to protect her through thick and thin. The festival of Rakhi or Raksha Bandhan reaffirms the bond of love between the sister and brother.
Indian mythology and history are full of instances related to the celebration and significance of the tradition of Rakhi - peace and brotherhood. This year, celebrate Rakhi 2011 on August 13 and spread the values, emotions and the sentiments attached to the tradition of Raksha Bandhan.
Rakhi is celebrated with fervour across India and around the world where Indians reside. The practice of presenting gifts on Rakhi is an important aspect of the festival. On this occasion, brothers and sisters pamper each other by giving Rakhi gifts that are considered as tokens of love and affection. Rakhis and Rakhi gifts, and sweets sell like hot cakes on this day. Shops gear up for Rakhi festival by putting up Rakhi gifts for brother or Rakhi gifts for sister that are designed and crafted exclusively for the occasion.
Online Rakhi stores also play a major role in offering a striking collection of delightful Rakhi gifts at great prices for the festival. Most online or virtual stores offer an extensive range of colourful Rakhi gifts with the option to send Rakhi to India or anywhere around the world ensuring timely dispatch.
Today, sending a funny or inspiring Rakhi SMS during Raksha Bandhan has become a trend to convey love and affection. Banking on the popularity of sending Rakhi SMSes, many service providers offer customized, graphic and a variety of Rakhi SMS options to their customers. Moreover, the availability of sending a Rakhi SMS in the language of one's choice has amplified its popularity.
So, let's celebrate and strengthen the bond of love and brotherhood on Rakhi 2011.
The City Diary
Three Nigerians were arrested in Delhi on Wednesday for allegedly duping a Calcutta-based interior designer of more than Rs 1 lakh. Police said the trio had sent Biswajit Das of Beleghata an SMS informing him that he had won Rs 10 lakh in a lottery. When Das contacted them, they took Rs 1 lakh from him as processing fee and went missing.
Train timing: The Howrah-New Delhi Yuva Express, scheduled to leave Howrah at 5.10pm on Thursday, has been cancelled because of the late arrival of the corresponding Howrah-bound train. The Howrah-Danapur Express, which was scheduled to leave Sealdah at 8.35pm on Thursday, will leave at 11.55pm.
Burglary: Three masked men broke into the house of a retired railway employee in Birati, held him at gunpoint and decamped with cash and jewellery worth nearly a lakh early on Wednesday.
Illegal agency: Police on Wednesday arrested the owner of a private security agency in Watgunge that was allegedly functioning without a licence. Cops said Debdas Dutta, the owner, is a former army officer.
Child swap: A woman on Wednesday lodged a complaint against the staff of Uluberia sub-divisional hospital alleging that they had swapped her newborn boy with a girl. Rupa Naskar, a resident of Sankrail, gave birth to a baby on July 11.
Rakhi: Chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday urged all residents of Bengal to celebrate Rakshabandhan on August 13 as a day of harmony.
Man held: Police arrested Howrah resident Paresh Pal on Wednesday for allegedly duping Tapan Kumar Chatterjee, a Bowbazar resident, of Rs 4,700 by promising him a quick bank loan of Rs 2 lakh.
Vodafone offers Rakhi, I-Day messages
This service can also be availed for other events like birthday or daily greetings and quotes.
"The Rakshabandhan messages will be live from 12th and 13th August and the Independence Day messages will be live from 14th to 16th Aug. These greetings will be charged at Rs 3 per SMS," said an official spokesperson here.
Both prepaid and postpaid customers can subscribe to these services and receive three SMSs for different wishes and quotes.
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