FOREVER BOND
One simple thread ran through all the riches in the world
and bagged the gold. This is Raksha Bandhan when a dotting sister has the most
gracious prayers and wishes for her lovely brother; when she prays to God to
give her lovely brother good health, a long life, a world of happiness,
positivity, peace and all that he desires in this world. She wishes for an
immense love that will bind their heart and life and will make their bond of
togetherness stronger. For a brother, he vows to stand by her side no matter
what may come.
Such an extraordinary day couldn’t be
left out by Witty International School,
Pawan Baug, Malad (West) that bears a heart of Bharatiya Parampara. The
festival of Raksha Bandhan which was known to have originated centuries
before, is a special Hindu festival which is celebrated in India to symbolize
the love between a brother and a sister. The festival is made up of two words,
namely "Raksha means protection" and "Bandhan means to tie”.
This occasion is celebrated on the full moon day of the Hindu
luni-solar calendar in the month of Shravana which typically falls in the month
of August.
Zealous and
enthusiastic Wittians had one of the most
endearing ways to celebrate this bond between brothers and sisters for which a very
special session was conducted by the school, hosted by Mr. Sushant Panchal, an
art educator and an in-house teacher. He, with his brainstorming ideas, and by
adopting a hands-on approach, helped the students from Grade VI to
make colourful Rakhis by using decorative threads, stars, mirrors, pearls, and
flowers. Later, they observed this
festival in the presence of their parents and grandparents and a sister tied a
rakhi around the wrist of her brother in order to pray for his prosperity,
health, and well-being. The brother in return offered a gift and promised to
protect his sister from any harm under every circumstance. This initiative was
supported by the Principal Mr. Bijo Kurian who always addressed the students
and inspired them to cherish this bond of love with their siblings.
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