Bhaier kapale dilam phonta,
\nJomer Duare porlo kanta,
\nJamuna Dae Jomke phonta,
\nAmi di amar bhaike phonta,
\nBhai jeno hoy lohar vata\u2026\u2026.<\/p>\n
A short rhyme which I recite since I am in my senses while performing this wonderful ritual of Bhai (meaning brother)Phota!! https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Bhau-beej
\nIt is essentially a Bengali ritual, when the sister prays for her brother’s success and well-being. The event is ceremoniously performed by the sister who religiously fasts the entire morning until she applies a ‘phonta’ (the mark) of sandal wood paste on her brother\u2019s forehead.<\/p>\n
This year, my Bhai Phota drape was a gift from my Brother. Since he is aware about my preference, mixed silk saree in #ShadesofBlue is my 61\/100 #100sareepact piece.
\nIn our family we have a ritual of celebrating this event on Pratipad, during the first evening just after the Omabashya of Kaali Puja is over.
\nIt has never been a hard & fast rule of fasting, since we all fast during Kaali Puja; my Bhai Phota is a passionate ritual where we both have our bit of food and ultimate enjoyment \ud83d\ude42
\nIn fact during childhood I guess I wanted a Bon (i.e sister) Phota back \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n
This beautiful blue mixed silk, has a traditional golden matte thread work, while the middle part has a knit of Gujrati stitch.
\nThe most important feature of my 61\/100 saree is the unseen LOVE of my brother that runs through each thread and wraps me with ultimate comfort in my highs n lows of life.<\/p>\n
Check out our old photos and see how we both have evolved\u2026
\nThanks Dadabhai, for being there, as a support.
\nThe story header can have a dash of Russian connect where our names may reflect as Pavlushka Masha Bond\u2026\u2026<\/p>\n
I truly believe he is one of my Horcruxes of life (like Harry Potter).
\nThis is not the first time we are being in touch like this but over several lives; am sure it is in our destiny if we are reborn we will again be the soul mates in our unique version of -Brother-Sister \u2026<\/p>\n
Take Care, Dadabhai. Love You, Always\u2026..<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Bhaier kapale dilam phonta, Jomer Duare porlo kanta, Jamuna Dae Jomke phonta, Ami di amar bhaike phonta, Bhai jeno hoy lohar vata\u2026\u2026. A short rhyme which I recite since I am in my senses while performing this wonderful ritual of Bhai (meaning brother)Phota!! https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Bhau-beej It is essentially a Bengali ritual, when the sister prays for…<\/p>\n