As per Hindu mythology, there was a long battle
occurred between the Gods and the Demons, where the Demons won after a
long-lasting fight of twelve years. Post battle, the Demons seized not only the
throne of Gods-Indra, but also the three worlds i.e Swarg, Martha and Patal.
God Indra went to God Brihaspati for his advice. Brihaspati advised Indra to
chant some mantras for his protection. Dev Guru Brihaspati started the process of
prayer by chanting the mantras in the month of Shravan on a Full Moon day.
During this prayer period a sacred thread tied to a packet comprising the
blessings, which has been tied to God Indra’s wrist by his wife ‘Indrani’ after
the ceremony. Because of these blessings, Lord Indra got his power to conquer
the Demons and recover his missing kingdom.
This day, the silk thread the sister tied on her brothers' wrist isn't merely a
thread, but a symbol of pure, sacred and unceasing love between them both,
coupled with all the headline for everlasting protection. After the sister got
married, the brother leaves it a point to stop by the sisters' home and receive
the Rakhi.
Rakhi, which is a very colorful
band made up of golden and red threads. Now a days, ladies people also used to
tied Rakhi to the wrist of the Indian Soldiers as a symbol of protection.
Raksha Bandhan, also Called
Rakhi Festival, is among the important festivals in India which celebrate
relationship. Raksha Bandhan falls on the Complete moon of Shravan month, known
as Shravan Purnima.
