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	Raksha Bandhan, Raksha Bandhan History, Raksha Bandhan Origin, Raksha Bandhan Celebration, Raksha Bandhan recipe, ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Raksha bandhan, the festival to celebrate the immaculate love between brothers and sisters is falling on August 19, 2005.
		Raksha Bandhan is one of the festival that strengthen the bond of relationships through obeying of various rituals and customs related to them.
		Gradually this changed; she tied a 'raksha' on her brother's right wrist, to protect him from evil influence and those factors which may taint his character, and to strengthen the bond of sibling love between them.
	www.topenews.com /events/raksha_bandhan.php (1043 words)

	Rakhi Tradition,Raksha Bandhan Tradition,History Of Rakhi,History of Raksha Bandhan,History & tradition
		Raksha Bandhan is an unspoken pledge exchanged between a brother and sister cementing their fraternal relationship.
		Raksha Bandhan is celebrated on the day of Shravan Poornima that falls in the month of August every year.
		Raksha Bandhan not only helps in strengthening the relationship between brothers and sisters, it also strengthens the relationship of the society in general.
	www.funmunch.com /events/raksha_bandhan/raksha_bandhan_tradition.shtml (1017 words)

	Raksha Bandhan,Raksha Bandhan Festival,India Raksha Bandhan,Information on Raksha Bandhan
		Raksha Bandhan festival is also known as Upakarmam, and is specially sacred to the Brahmins who have been invested with the sacred thread.
		This festival of Raksha Bandhan reminds the wearer of the sacred thread of its glorious spiritual significance.
		In North India, on this day, an amlet known as a Rakshi or Rakhi is tied round the wrist of brothers by the sisters as a protection from evil during the ensuing year.
	www.indiantravelportal.com /festivals/raksha-bandhan.html (443 words)

	Manas: Culture, Festivals of India
		The word "raksha" signifies protection, and "bandhan" is an association signifying an enduring sort of bond; and so, when a woman ties a rakhi around the wrist of her brother, she signifies her loving attachment to him.
		hough in principle raksha bandhan is an observance between biological siblings of the opposite sex, the practice often extends more generally to people of the opposite sex who are not biologically related, or who are not related as siblings.
		On raksha bandhan day, a number of women may tie the rakhi around the Prime Minister’s wrist (unless the Prime Minister be a woman), and similarly soldiers can expect to have women tie rakhis around their wrists.
	www.sscnet.ucla.edu /southasia/Culture/Festivals/Raksha.html (825 words)

	Raksha Bandhan (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Raksha Bandhan is the celebration of one such special relationship; the one between siblings.
		Raksha Bandhan is a festival celebrating the bond of affection between brothers and sisters.
		As the name 'Raksha Bandhan' suggests, 'a bond of protection', Raksha Bandhan is a pledge from brothers to protect the sister from all harms and troubles and a prayer from the sister to protect the brother from all evil.
	www.twilightbridge.com /festivals/rakhi/significance.htm (515 words)

	RPGnet: Review of Exalted: The Fair Folk
		But the Raksha were tainted by creation as well, and have developed much more structure and form as a result of their contact with it.
		Since each Raksha is in each other's environment, the winner of a shaping combat can alter the loser's behavior, place a geas on the loser, or steal stuff from the loser.
		While the Raksha are Fair Folk who've come into creation from the outside in an attempt to destroy it; the Mountain Folk are Fair Folk who were trapped by creation when it formed and have become an integral part of it.
	www.rpg.net /reviews/archive/10/10978.phtml (3428 words)

	Raksha - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		This word is derived from the Sanskrit language.
		Raksha is the basic spirit with which the festival Rakshabandhan is celebrated in India.
		In Rudyard Kipling's Jungle Book stories Raksha the Demon is the name of the Mother Wolf who adopts the 'man-cub' Mowgli.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Raksha (151 words)

	Raksha Mancham
		This first CD of Raksha Mancham is a compilation of the first three vynil albums of the band, plus several new tracks.
		So by creating that music, the aim of Raksha Mancham is to produce that vision of the World by suggesting images in the mind of the listener.
		With this release, Raksha Mancham try to bring an alternative vision, turned to the future rather than the present, to evocate a shelter, an issue, a relief, after having denounced the oppressive reality of genocides, violences and wars.
	rakshamancham.online.fr (621 words)

	Raksha Bandhan 2006 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		A very special festival Raksha Bandhan is the celebration of a special bond between a sister and a brother.
		Raksha Bandhan as the name suggests, signifies a bond of protection that is derived from raksha meaning protection and bandhan meaning bound.
		Raksha Bandhan assumes all forms of Raksha or protection, of rectitude and destroyer of all sins.
	www.truthstar.com /articles/rakshabandhan.asp (1684 words)

	Rakhi - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Raksha Bandhan (the bond of protection in Hindi) or Rakhi (राखी in Devanāgarī) is a Hindu festival which celebrates the relationship between brothers and sisters.
		Many years later when Draupudi was about to be shamed by being disrobed in front of the whole court by her evil brother-in-law Duryodhana, she called on Krishna to help her, and he did by divinely elongating her sari so it could not be removed.
		According to another legend, Raksha Bandhan was a ritual followed by Lord Yama (the Lord of Death) and his sister Yamuna.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Raksha_Bandhan (1442 words)

	Ruchi's
		Raksha Bandhan is a Hindu custom marking the love and affection between brothers and sisters.
		Raksha Bandhan represents one of the most sentimental festivals of India.
		It is the day of Celebration and prayers as Raksha Bandhan is marked by happiness and excitement especially for young girls and women.
	www.ruchiskitchen.com /festivals/Rakshabandhan.htm (199 words)

	Blog For Peace » Raksha Bandhan (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Well, “raksha” means security/rescue and “bandhan” means binding.
		Raksha Bandhan is primarily a North Indian festival kindling the deepest emotions of love and affection amongst the siblings.
		Raksha Bandhan has established its niche in India as the first of all peace programmes.
	www.blogforpeace.org /2006/08/09/raksha-bandhan (658 words)

	Raksha Bandhan Festival
		During the battle of Mahabharat, Queen Kunti tied a raksha on her grandson Abhimanyu to protect him in battle.
		I tie on you (the devotee) the raksha which was tied on Bali, the King of demons.
		Even if the body is not immortalized by such a Raksha Bandhan, the soul is, in that it is freed from metempsychosis - the cycles of birth and death.
	www.swaminarayan.org /festivals/rakshabandhan/index.htm (626 words)

	Raksha Hospital Pvt. Ltd.
		The treatment provided at Raksha Hospital was world class.
		Raksha Hospital prides itself in being one of the best providers of specialist orthopaedic services in the country.
		We at Raksha Hospital are dedicated to improving patient results, by providing high-quality, cost-effective, specialized orthopedic care in a streamlined environment focused on wellness, mobility, and quick recovery.
	www.rakshahospital.com (119 words)

	KALA RAKSHA Preservation of traditional arts - kalaraksha.org
		Kala Raksha Trust, a grassroots social enterprise, is dedicated to preservation of traditional arts.
		Comprising artisans, community members, and experts in the fields of art, design and museums, Kala Raksha was founded on artisan initiative in 1993 in the desert region Kutch, in India.
		Honoree of the 2001 International Responsible Tourism Showcase, Kala Raksha Centre is located in Sumrasar Sheikh, 25 km north of Bhuj.
	www.kala-raksha.org (313 words)

	Raksha Bandhan
		"Raksha" is the word for protection and "Bandhan" is the bond - signifies the bond of protection.The protection is from the dark hands of the evils and against all perils.
		Though customs and rituals associated with Raksha Bandhan differ from region to region but the celebration of the holy brother-sister nexus catches the same mood and gaiety and fervour in every Indian home.
		The brother, likewise, recognises the special bond between them and by extending his wrist forward, he is in fact extending his hand of protection 'Raksha' towards her.
	www.mangalore.com /festivals/raksha_bandhan.html (1127 words)

	Raksha Bandhan
		Raksha Bandhan falls during the month of Sawan Purnima ie the day of the full moon.
		Raksha Bandhan or saluno represents one of the most sentimental festivals of India.
		Raksha Bandhan is almost like a festival which carries with it its own set of unique rituals and worship.
	www.suite101.com /article.cfm/woman_in_india/46021 (321 words)

	Regional Significances Of Raksha Bandhan Or Rakhi
		Raksha Bandhan or Rakhi is one such celebration which is observed throughout the country and also abroad with varying degrees of flavor.
		With its religious origins, Raksha Bandhan or Rakhi becomes a central way of worshipping gods and goddesses and uniting the entire society in a common bond of fraternity and well-being.
		In the Western Ghats, Raksha Bandhan or Rakhi is observed as the worshiping of the sea-god Varuna.
	www.123greetings.com /events/rakshabandhan/info/rakhi_regional_significance.html (568 words)

	Raksha Rahula
		There is not the slightest leeway with the practice of Raksha Rahula - he holds the noose around ones neck, and if one is an authentic yogi or yogini - one feels that noose at all times.
		With regard to Raksha Rahula as a protector of the Vajrayana, 'savagery' relates to the situation in which clever linguistics or sophisticated reasoning are of no avail.
		Raksha Rahula emerges out of a flness from which he is inseparable.
	www.aroter.org /eng/images/thangkas/protectors/rahula.htm (376 words)

	Raksha, Inc. - Opening Doors to a Stronger and Healthier South Asian Community
		Raksha's annual fund raising event Ek Shaam Raksha Ke Naam held its very first Atlanta Desi Idol Song and Dance competition on November 4th at Center Stage, in midtown Atlanta.
		Raksha and the Ek Shaam - Atlanta Desi Idol team are proud to announce the winners and runners up of the Song and Dance competition.
		We were all amazed by the talent we have locally and were very fortunate to have such exceptional performers give their time and talent to help the Atlanta Desi Idol event such a success.
	www.raksha.org /ekshaam2006.htm (214 words)

	MANTRA ON NET : Festivals Of The Month: Rakshabandhan
		On the full moon day of Shravan, an annual ritual of Raksha Bandhan is observed, in which sisters tie Rakhi (considered as sacred thread) on the right wrist of their brothers and apply a sacred mark Tilak in the centre of their forehead.
		Raksha Bandhan, also known as Vish Torak (destroyer of venom), Punya Pradayak (bestower of boons) and Pap Nashak (destroyer of sin) has a wider and deeper spiritual significance and it is also linked with Siva.
		The origin of Raksha Bandhan has to be traced to the incarnation of the God-Sermonizer of Gita which takes place at the fag end of every world cycle, when it is the time of extreme degeneration of values.
	www.mantraonnet.com /rakshabandhan.html (887 words)

	Stories About Raksha Bandhan
		'Raksha (protection) Bandhan' (band) (a festival celebrated in north India in August) signifies the sanctity of the blood relation between a brother and his sister.
		Raksha Bandhan is believed to mark that event as well.
		In deep repentance that he could not save his 'sister', Humayun is said to have picked up a pinch of ashes from Karmawati's pyre and put it on his forehead as a mark of affection and esteem for her.
	www.indiatraveltimes.com /legend/raakhi.html (538 words)

	Raksha Bandhan: Rakshabandhan 2007,Send Rakhi on Raksha Bandhan (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Raksha Bandhan Festival is one of the biggest and most cherished Hindu festivals in India.
		It is said that Lord Krishna advised Yudhishthir to perform Raksha Bandhan ceremony to protect himself and the army from the dangers of the war.
		Yet another legend related to Raksha Bandhan or Rakhi Festival says that Lord Yama (the Lord of Death) was blessed with immortality when his twin-sister Yami or Yamuna tied a Rakhi on his wrist.
	www.surfindia.com /festivals/raksha-bandhan.html (698 words)

	Raksha Bandhan (Rakhi), Festivals, Recipes, Poetry, E-cards, Gift Ideas
		On Raksha Bandhan (Rakhi), prayers are said and the entire family joins the celebration.
		Raksha Bandhan is celebrated on the full moon of the month of Shravana.
		One is an in depth discussion of the religious myths that form a background for the feast and the other is a very touching story of a woman who rediscovered the meaning of the rituals.
	www.chiff.com /home_life/holiday/raksha-bandhan.htm (710 words)

	KALA RAKSHA Trust- kalaraksha.org
		KALA RAKSHA was conceived as a new model for development through handicrafts: the interlinking of two parts, preservation of age-old traditions, and income generation via contemporary work..
		In 1993, KALA RAKSHA was established as a registered society and trust.
		KALA RAKSHA means “Art Preservation.” The Trust aims to preserve traditional arts of the region by making them culturally and economically viable.
	www.kala-raksha.org /kala2.htm (586 words)

	Raksha Bandhan Ecards,Raksha Bandhan Messages,Rakhi Ecards,Raksha Bandhan gifts,Rakhi 2006,Messages,Greeting cards
		'Raksha Bandhan' or 'Rakhi' is a special occasion to celebrate the bond by tying a holy thread around the wrist.
		It means 'a bond of protection', and Raksha Bandhan signifies that the strong must protect the weak from all that’s evil.
		Raksha Bandhan is known by various names: Vish Tarak - the destroyer of venom, Punya Pradayak - the bestower of boons, and Pap Nashak - the destroyer of sins.
	www.funmunch.com /events/raksha_bandhan (217 words)

	Raksha, Inc. - Opening Doors to a Stronger and Healthier South Asian Community
		Raksha -- meaning "protection" in several South Asian languages -- is a Georgia-based nonprofit organization for the South Asian Community.
		Raksha's mission is to promote a stronger and healthier South Asian community through confidential support services, education, and advocacy.
		Guided by values of consensus in decision-making, diversity in leadership, and the dignity and worth of every individual, Raksha strives to empower and serve the South Asian community.
	www.raksha.org (120 words)

	Rakhi Cards, Rakhi Ecards, Raksha Bandhan Greetings Cards, Free Rakhi Greetings From 123Greetings.com
		Raksha Bandhan is a special occasion to shower your affection on your siblings.
		Wish all the joys of life to ur bro/ sis/ cousin/ loved ones who are far away with these affectionate ecards on Raksha Bandhan.
		Send ur fondest wishes on Raksha Bandhan to ur Rakhi Brother 'n tell him how special he is with these elegant ecards.
	www.123greetings.com /events/rakshabandhan (341 words)

	Raksha Bandhan, Raksha bandhan 2006, Raksha Bandhan Day, Raksha Bandhan Festival
		A simple red thread or a colourfully decorated rakhi, on a man's wrist on the Indian festival of Raksha Bandhan can mean only one thing - that he has a sister who loves and cares for him and that he in turn has promised to protect her.
		Raksha Bandhan falls in the month of Shravana, which is the month when monsoon season is coming to an end and the weather is pleasant and beautiful.
		Celebrate this wonderful festival of raksha bandhan with your friends, brothers, sisters and friends and wish the well being and prosperity of all your loved ones.
	www.virtualrakhi.com /raksha-bandhan-festival.html (394 words)

	The meaning of Raksha Bandhan (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		For the benefit of my numerous cousins and myself, I have decided to construct a serious of web pages that are devoted to various Hindu events, that we all participate in but probably have no idea what for.
		The annual ceremony of Raksha Bandhan falls on the fifteenth day of Shravan, usually in July or August, This ancient tradition of a sister tying a Rakhi or sacred thread on the wrist of her brother is practiced by Hindus, Sikhs and Jains around the world.
		It is said that if a woman ties a Rakhi on the hand of any man, regardless of whether he is a blood brother, it becomes his duty to protect her from evil influences.
	homepage.ntlworld.com /raj.ladwa/html/raksha_bandhan.html (445 words)

	Kids Freesouls - CULTURE - Raksha Bandhan
		Bandhan means Bondage; Raksha means protection - This means a bondage that protects 'You' - your bondage to the knowledge, to the master, to the truth, to the self.
		Raksha Bandhan rituals has a wisdom behind it is that it is a lifelong process of practising and promoting human, moral, cultural, social and spiritual values and empowering it will help to restore positivity and virtues in life and society which the rakhi festival portrays.
		It is presumed that this Rakhi festival also shares a feeling of Bondage (Bandhan) with god and he in turn, does the Raksha (Take care) with his selfless love and protects every way as human being pledge for purity, virtuosity, spiritual strength and righteousness in thoughts, words and actions.
	members.tripod.com /kidsfreesouls/rakhi.htm (608 words)

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