Raksha Bandhan kyu Manaya jata hai
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Raksha Bandhan is a popular festival of India, and celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters. The festival has a tremendous social and cultural significance. It is the celebration of love amongst siblings.
So there are a couple of stories behind the celebration of this festival. And I'm narrating one of them.
King Bali and Goddess Lakshmi:
According to the mythology Raja Bali was such a great devotee of Lord Vishnu that Lord Indra felt insecure. Indra worshipped Vishnu and asked the Lord to save his throne.
Lord Vishnu accepted Indra's prayer and overthrew Bali. Later, Lord Vishnu gave Bali the boon of immortality and also promised to take care of his kingdom. To keep his promise Lord Vishnu went ‘ Vaikunthdham ’ and went to safeguard Bali's kingdom.
Soon, Goddess Lakshmi, wife of Lord Vishnu, went to Raja Bali as a poor brahmin lady, and requested him for shelter. She regarded Bali as her brother and tied a Rakhi on to his wrist, on the ‘ Shravana Purnima’ Day.
When Bali wished to give her some present, she told him, her true identity and the reason for her arrival. She asked Bali to send Lord Vishnu back to Vaikunthdham. Raja Bali requested Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi to return.
So this is one of the reason why “Raksha Bandhan” is celebrated.