Raksha Bandhan – Where Amity Meant Protection

Isbn-978-93-6976-727-4

“Raksha Bandhan – Where Amity Meant Protection” is not just a book.

It is a thread — woven with emotions, trust, distance, memories, and the eternal bond between a brother and a sister. Traditionally, Raksha Bandhan symbolizes a sacred promise of protection — a thread tied with love, care, and blessings. But as times have changed, so have the meanings behind this simple thread. In today’s fast-paced, digitally driven world, emotions often get lost behind screens, relationships get tested by distance, and siblings drift apart in the noise of adulthood. This anthology is an attempt to bring back the soul of Rakhi, to revisit those innocent moments of childhood, those silent promises between siblings, and to question — what has changed? Through poems, stories, letters, and reflections, this book echoes the voices of writers who have felt this bond deeply — whether strengthened by time or faded by silence. Each contribution in this book is a heartbeat.

Some are nostalgic, some painful, some hopeful, and some questioning — but all of them are real. As a compiler, I feel honored to bring together these voices that celebrate not just a festival, but a relationship that deserves to be felt beyond rituals. Let Raksha Bandhan not remain just a ritual. Let it become a reminder — to protect, to love, and to stay connected.

Warmly,
Divya Kumari
Compiler & Curator