why do we celebrate raksha bandhan...what is the story behind it
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We may not have started a Mother's Day or a Father's Day, but Indians do have their share of celebrations of human relationships.
Ushering in the festival season is the Raksha Bandhan or Rakhi as it is popularly known, on August 9, 2006. A festival that celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters, it has the sisters tying a thread around their brother's wrist as a symbol of their love and in turn the brother pledges to protect his sister.
Though usually seen more as a brother-sister festival, history has women tying this sacred thread to men, as a sign of seeking their protection and help. One of the earliest instances of rakhi-tying happened in 326 BC when the battle between Alexander and Porus took place.
Fearing for the life of her husband, Alexander's wife approached Porus and tied a rakhi around his wrist and in return the king promised not to harm Alexander. Legend has it that during the battle, when Porus at some point lifted his hand to give Alexander the fatal blow he saw the rakhi and stopped.
Ushering in the festival season is the Raksha Bandhan or Rakhi as it is popularly known, on August 9, 2006. A festival that celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters, it has the sisters tying a thread around their brother's wrist as a symbol of their love and in turn the brother pledges to protect his sister.
Though usually seen more as a brother-sister festival, history has women tying this sacred thread to men, as a sign of seeking their protection and help. One of the earliest instances of rakhi-tying happened in 326 BC when the battle between Alexander and Porus took place.
Fearing for the life of her husband, Alexander's wife approached Porus and tied a rakhi around his wrist and in return the king promised not to harm Alexander. Legend has it that during the battle, when Porus at some point lifted his hand to give Alexander the fatal blow he saw the rakhi and stopped.
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Ushering in the festival season is the Raksha Bandhan or Rakhi as it is popularly known, on August 9, 2006. A festival that celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters, it has the sisters tying a thread around their brother's wrist as a symbol of their love and in turn the brother pledges to protect his sister.
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