happy Rakshabandhan to all Indian memebers.

Here is a youtube vedio for the same

What a wonderful celebration! I was very close to my brother, and the beautiful card above would have been a perfect description of how he was for me; younger by 6 years, but still he lit my way with laughter and love. I miss him. I do hope you and your sister have a wonderful day! Thank you so much for telling us about this celebration, I had no knowledge of it, and I think it's just perfect for siblings to show this regard for each other. Big hugs, Marji

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by naven 01 Aug 2012

Yes ofcourse, today it is been promised by a brother to his sister that no matter where he is in the whole world or how rude he is but he must and must come to his sister to tie rakhi at any cost...

today, it is day for the brother and sister only.No one esle can come in between them

That was fascinating; thank you. If you have time, would you mind posting some links to machine embroidery in India? I'd love to see their designs.
Have a fabulous time!

wow, what a wonderful tradition. hope you enjoy your special day.

why we celebrate Rakshabandhan:

Raksha Bandhan in History

The traditional Hindu festival 'Raksha Bandhan' (knot of protection) was came into origin about 6000 years back when Aryans created first civilization - The Indus Valley Civilization. With many languages and cultures, the traditional method to Rakhi festival celebration differs from place to place across India. Following are some historical evidences of Raksha Bandhan celebration from the Indian history.

Rani Karnawati and Emperor Humayun
The story of Rani Karnavati and Emperor Humayun is the most significant evidence in the history. During the medieval era, Rajputs were fighting Muslim invasions. Rakhi at that time meant a spiritual binding and protection of sisters was foremost. When Rani Karnawati the widowed queen of the king of Chittor realised that she could in no way defend the invasion of the Sultan of Gujarat, Bahadur Shah, she sent a rakhi to Emperor Humayun. The Emperor touched by the gesture started off with his troops without wasting any time.

Alexander The Great and King Puru
The oldest reference to the festival of rakhi goes back to 300 B.C. at the time when Alexander invaded India. It is said that the great conqueror, King Alexander of Macedonia was shaken by the fury of the Indian king Puru in his first attempt. Upset by this, Alexander's wife, who had heard of the Rakhi festival, approached King Puru. King Puru accepted her as his sister and when the opportunity came during the war, he refrained from Alexander.

Lord Krishna and Draupathi
In order to protect the good people, Lord Krishna killed the evil King Shishupal. Krishna was hurt during the war and left with bleeding finger. Seeing this, Draupathi had torn a strip of cloth from her sari and tied around his wrist to stop the bleeding. Lord Krishna, realizing her affections and concern about him, declared himself bounded by her sisterly love. He promised her to repay this debt whenever she need in future. Many years later, when the pandavas lost Draupathi in the game of dice and Kauravas were removing her saari, Krishna helped her divinely elongating the saari so that they could not remove it.

King Bali and Goddess Lakshmi
The demon king Mahabali was a great devotee of lord Vishnu. Because of his immense devotion, Vishnu has taken the task of protecting bali's Kingdom leaving his normal place in Vikundam. Goddess lakshmi - the wife of lord Vishnu - has became sad because of this as she wanted lord Vishnu along with her. So she went to Bali and discussed as a Brahmin woman and taken refuge in his palace. On Shravana purnima, she tied Rakhi on King Bali's wrist. Goddess Lakshmi revealed who she is and why she is there. The king was touched by Her and Lord Vishnu's good will and affection towards him and his family, Bali requested Lord Vishnu to accompany her to vaikuntam. Due to this festival is also called Baleva as Bali Raja's devotion to the Lord vishnu. It is said that since that day it has become a tradition to invite sisters on sravan pournima to tie sacred thread of Rakhi or Raksha bandan.

Happy Rakshabandhan to you. Hope you have a great day with your sister tomorrow. (I am not from India so hope this wasn't an insult to you to wish you a happy day.)

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by naven 01 Aug 2012

thanks for the wishes.All Indian brother and sister are waiting for this day.