Raksha Bandhan Facts

         Unknown Facts about Raksha Bandhan

In India, festivals are the celebration of togetherness, of being one of the family. Raksha Bandhan is one such festival that is all about affection, fraternity and sublime sentiments. It is also known as Raksha Bandhan which means a 'bond of protection'. This is an occasion to flourish love, care, affection and sacred feeling of brotherhood.

1.The day of Rakhi Purnima is when the festival of Raksha Bandhan is celebrated by Hindus across the globe. During Raksha Bandha, a sister ties a sacred thread known as the Rakhi on the wrist of her brother , which signifies the special bond between them.

2.In the ancient times, it is believed that Lord Indra was threatened by the demons during the war between the Hindu Gods and the Asuras. Hearing the threat, Lord Indra’s wife tied a protective thread that she had received from Lord Vishnu for safeguarding Lord Indra’s life. This happened on the day of Shravan Purnima and since then, Raksha Bandhan is celebrated between brothers and sisters now, unlike a husband and a wife back then.

3.Traditionally, the Rajputs of the medieval ages also practiced the tying of thread (Rakhi). Rajput women would tie threads around the wrists of the warriors before they marched onto battle. It was a sign of goodwill and auspiciousness, which would invigorate good outcomes in battle.

4.Mahabharata depicts an incident when Lord Krishna was once flying a kite and his finger was cut with the cane. It was then when Draupadi immediately tore a piece of cloth from her apparel and tied it on the cut. In return of this gesture, Lord Krishna promised Draupadi to protect her from evil. And the story of Cheer Haran is known to all.

5.Raksha Bandhan is a great celebration of unity not only between siblings but for the whole of society. It is a festival that highlights the cultural beauty and integrity of Hinduism and India too. It is a festival that is celebrated in various foreign countries also, and even by people of other faiths.

6.When sisters tie rakhis on their brothers’ wrists, they promise to respect the bond and brothers also ensure that no matter what, they will always protect their sisters and love them. In return, sisters too respect and adore this beautiful bond.