The auspicious festival of Rakshabandhan, which has been going on for centuries in India shows the unbreakable and pure relationship between brother and sister. This festival is a special symbol of a bond between siblings. On this day, the sisters tie a thread on their brother's wrist with the hope of Raksha or Protection for their brothers.

StoryMirror is giving you a special opportunity to celebrate this auspicious festival by showing your love via poems and stories. Let us strengthen the Brother-Sister bond this Rakshabandhan through the power of Literature.

Rules:

• Only Stories and Poems will be accepted
• Anyone can participate in the competition. There is no age bond of any kind.
•  No restriction in the word count.
• Send any Story or Poem based on Rakshabandhan. 
• Do not use any offensive or vulgar words in the composition nor write anything that can hurt any religious community.
• In any case, any dispute arises on the composition, the writer will be responsible.
• If the writing is found to be copied by any other author, then it will be rejected
• The story must be original and you cannot copy.
• The decision of the StoryMirror Editor board will be final.
•  Any Participants can send multiple entries

Categories:

•    Story
•    Poem

Languages:

Content can be submitted in any one or more of these languages - English, Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Odia & Bangla.

Submission period: 25 July 2020 to 5 August 2020

Results and Awards:

● The result will be announced on StoryMirror website on 05 September 2020.

● Top 2 Poems and Story Writers in each language will get "Winner Digital Certificate" and Gold Membership from StoryMirror.

● StoryMirror Shop voucher of Rs 100 and Digital Participation Certificate for all the participants.

Contact:

Email: neha@storymirror.com

Phone number: +91 9372458287

Note: Entries should be submitted through the competition link only. Participation in the competition is completely free.