Come Rakshabandhan, sisters across India wake up early in the morning and throng their brothers' residences to tie a holy thread (Rakhi) believing that this thread would save the brothers even when they encounter dangerous situations. Similarly brothers make a silent vow to protect their sisters from evil eyes and pervert monsters. This tradition has been in practice since ages together and even King Porus was believed to have respected Rakshabandhan festival.

As ages passed, people started leaving home towns and arriving on foreign lands crossing seven seas. To all those sisters and brothers who miss each other on Rakhi festival, internet has come as a as boon in the form of messenger. Thanks to the technology, which has not only sophisticated our lives but also upheld the delicate emotions, which mean a lot to each one of us.

Right from e-rakhis (which deliver rakhi messages with beautiful pictures) to original rakhis online, one can now select a rakhi and simple order it online. The rakhi with a bouquet and sweets will be at the door step. Similarly, a brother can send a gift by ordering them online to his sister. And all this happens within 24 hours.

As long as man cherishes sweet memories, he/she will never look at technology as a bane especially during festive moments.  And Rakshabandhan stands as a shining example of the same.

(AW Phani)