Raksha Bandhan, also known as Rakhi, is a beautiful and heartfelt annual Hindu festival that celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters. It is normally observed in August and holds deep cultural and emotional significance. Raksha meaning protection and Bandhan meaning bond. During the ceremony, a sister ties a thread (Rakhi) usually made of red or yellow thread on her brother's right wrist as a symbol of mutual love and protection.

Raksha Bandhan starts from the first year of a sibling's birth and carries on throughout their shared lives. From formative years to teens, siblings may live together and therefore may be in the same home to perform the ceremony. When a sibling moves away from the family home, the tradition of coming together to tie the sacred thread continues.

At Sands, we understand that Raksha Bandhan can be really hard for siblings who cannot celebrate the festival in its traditional form, and for a bereaved parent, celebration can intensify the grief as they long for their sibling and a special bond that Rakhi represents throughout the years.

We want you to know that we are here for you. While we know some families may have developed their own ways of celebrating Raksha Bandhan following the loss of a baby, we're creating a space that may help to mark the occasion in a meaningful way, no matter how long ago you lost your baby or your sibling.