RAKSHA BANDHAN is called Avani Avittam in South India. This falls on the full moon day of the month of Sravan (August-September). It is an important Hindu festival. Hindus wear a new holy thread and offer libations of water to the ancient Rishis on this day.
On 9th August 2006, Singapore celebrates 41 years of independence – 2006 theme song – lyrics audio and video
(following image with typo found @ singapore ndp 2006 – wishes)
