August is a very special month for many reasons; Rakhsha Bandhan (August 12), 

India’s Independence Day (August 15),  Khudurukuni Puja (August 17), 

Janmastami (August 20). Here we present a song for Rakhsha Bandhan 

(Rakhi Purnima) as a sister’s joyous day. 

Raksha Bandhan: A Sister ties the sacred silken thread on the right hand wrist 

of her brother as a symbol of love and care. It’s the brother who provides 

protection to the sister at all times. 

India’s Independence Day: India got independence from the British rule on 

August 15, 1947. It was the win of non-violence over violence and it symbolizes the 

power of inner faith that Mahatma Gandhi had on his philosophy of fighting without 

the sword.

Khudurukuni Puja (bhAlukuNi oSA): This is an unique Oriya celebration. Girls 

worship mother “Mangala” to protect their brothers. Ta-apoi, the sister of seven

brothers had prayed the mother who protected her brothers and they returned back 

safely after a long trip to foreign countries.

Janmastami (Lord Krishna’s Birthday): Lord Krishna has taken birth on the eighth day 

of the month of “Shravana” as the eighth son of Dabaki and Basudeva who were

 prisoners of the demon king Kansa. Kansa tried various methods to kill Lord Krishna.  

However, Kansa’s tricks didn’t work and Krishna was exchanged with Devi Mahamaya 

who was born as Nanda and Jasoda’s daughter. Krishna was brought up as the son of 

Nanda and Jasoda.