Mahi Rooplal, 8, of Durban North, ties a rakhi, a sacred thread of protection, on the wrist of her brother, Hriday, who is 11, as Hindus prepare to celebrate Raksha Bandhan on Thursday. The rakhi signifies the bond between brothers and sisters and is accompanied by prayers for long life and well-being. Brothers, in turn, promise to safeguard their sisters against all harm. To commemorate the event, the Vishwa Hindu Parishad SA, together with the Hindu Organisations and Temples Association, will host a Raksha Bandhan Social Cohesion Programme on Saturday at Dr NP Desai Hall at the Shree Sanathan Dharam Suthsung Sabha in Phoenix. The programme will feature talks, traditional music, cultural items and the symbolic tying of rakhis. Hindus will also observe Gita Week from August 28 to September 2-3, leading up to Krishna Janmashtami, celebrating the birth of Lord Krishna, on September 3-4.
Mahi Rooplal, 8, of Durban North, ties a rakhi, a sacred thread of protection, on the wrist of her brother, Hriday, who is 11, as Hindus prepare to celebrate Raksha Bandhan on Thursday.
The rakhi signifies the bond between brothers and sisters and is accompanied by prayers for long life and well-being. Brothers, in turn, promise to safeguard their sisters against all harm.
