Rakhi Festival: A Day of Love, Protection, and Memories
Today is Raksha Bandhan , a special day between brothers and sisters . On this day, the sisters tie up rakhis to their brothers for the wellbeing and in return brothers gives gift to them. Read on to find out more about this Hindu tradition festival. Raksha bandhan is celebrated across india. There are several notable stories that are associated with the festival's history: Indra and Sachi: In Hindu mythology, there is a story of the deity Indra, the king of the heavens, and his wife Sachi. According to legend, when Indra was facing defeat in a battle against demons, his wife Sachi tied a protective thread around his wrist for his well-being. Krishna and Draupadi: Draupadi, the wife of the Pandavas, once tore a piece of her sari to bandage Lord Krishna's wrist when he injured it. Touched by her gesture, Krishna promised to protect her in times of need. Goddess Lakshmi and King Bali: In another story, the demon King Bali won the favour of Goddess Lakshmi ...