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In my Sand Fortress---A poem

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Life exists in my dream world, Built beside water world; Around and around to twirl, Placed fine candle cones on curls; In my Sand Fortress! On a bright full moon day, Awaiting for my love to come and play; In my garden of flowers spread all the way, The gentle breeze of wave spray; Welcomes my love for a long stay, In my Sand Fortress!!       Table and chairs of sand, White shell  curls adore the edges of strands; Teapots brewing hot with cinnamon grind And smoky snacks made by dirtying my hand; In the middle the tall bunch of flower stands                         In my Sand Fortress!!! Dressed in a purple flower gown, The gathered flares flowed down; My silky hair tresses of brown, On either shoulder with curls on; Soft lips and rosy cheeks colouring along , In my Sand Fortress!!!! A bright m...

Significance of Rakshabandan

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Significance of Rakshabandan Raksha Bandan the bond of protection is a festival primarily observed in North India, which celebrates the relationship between brothers and sisters. Rakhi – A sacred thread tied by a sister on her brother's wrist. This symbolizes the sister's love and pray the festival is observed by Hindus and Sikhs. The central ceremony involves the tying of a rakhis for her brother's well-being, and the brother's lifelong vow to protect her. The festival falls on the full moon day Shravan Poornima of the Shravan month of the Hindu lunar-solar almanac. The festival is marked by the tying of a rakhi, or holy thread, by the sister on the wrist of her brother. The brother in return offers a gift to his sister and vows to look after her as she presents sweets to her brother. The brother and sister traditionally feed one another sweets. Unrelated boys and men who are considered to be brothers’ adopted brothers can also be tied rakhis, provided t...