World Sisterhood Day — Shakti Bandhan

World Sisterhood Day is celebrated every year on October 5th as a global festival of women's bonding as Soul Sisters— in supporting, nurturing and protecting one another.
In India we call it Shakti Bandhan. Shakti means the divine feminine energy and creative force, and Bandhan means bond. It signifies connecting with our own innate divine feminine power and offering that empowering bond to amplify every woman's power, internally and externally.
On and around this day, women across the world come together to honour this bond and uphold this space of sisterhood. As a sacred ritual, we tie a thread — it could be a simple string, a festive ribbon, or a beaded bracelet — to honour the Shakti flowing from her to her.
Our inclusive vision is simple: no woman should ever feel alone, and every woman should have a supportive Soul Sister to reach out to.

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The Shakti Within Us

We already carry many creative powers within us — dedication, perseverance, faith, will, helpfulness and more. These are our inner values, powers and strengths, viz. Shakti. For example, when we offer empathy, we empower another. When we receive encouragement, we are empowered. When we reciprocate love and care, both are empowered.

Celebrating Shakti Bandhan is a reminder that we are already empowered and can extend that empowerment to others.
It is also a moment to honour our own unique womanhood, to make visible the sacred importance of sisterhood, and to awaken a seamless sisterhood that transcends socio-economic, cultural and generational boundaries — uniting us ALL as One world of women.

How To Celebrate 

The celebration is open and personal. Tie a thread with a heart full of love to the wonderful women who have always been there for you and for whom you wish to be there.
Gather for a meet and greet, choose a community activity, or engage young people in schools and colleges — they are the future. Create any offline or online event or campaign that expresses your bond.
Each initiative is precious. Each adds diversity to the inclusive voice of ALL and shows a million ways to love.
Expand the circle. Include more. Inspire more. Uplift more.