Raksha Bandhan (Rakhi Purnima)
Raksha Bandhan (Rakhi Purnima) , is among the traditional and popular festival in India.Nepal and other parts of the Indian subcontinent and among peoples around the whole world influenced by marvelous culture of India.
The internal meaning of Raksha Bandhan is the promise of protection . All age's sister ties Rakhi on the right hand of there brothers. then brothers blessing her and promise for life time protection. after that brother present a gift from there pocket money.
Brothers promise to her sister-
I will never hit her
I will never judge
I have to protect her with all problems.
I will always guide her For the best option in her life and career.
I will never check on her secretly and respect her privacy.
I swear to keep her secrets and she will be my secret keeper.
I Will never leave her alone and I will Hold on to her even in the worst of situation.
The bond shall always remain same between us after her marriage
Raksha Bandhan has deep rooted historical significance. there are many legends linked with many gods and other historical people.
According to the Hindu mythology,
it is believed that on every Shravana Purnima day the deity Yamuna used to tie a sacred thread on Yama's (God of death) wrist. Yama was so impressed and touched by the serenity of this custom that he declared, who ever got a rakhi tied from his sister would become immortal.
From that day the traditional has been performed by the people.
Another legend is related to the Mahabharata. In Mahabharata, there is an incident where Lord Krishna was hurt during the war with king Shishupal, and left with bleeding finger. At that moment, Draupati had torn a piece of cloth and tied around his wrist to stop bleeding. Krishna was touched by her gesture and promised to reply her love and devotion in future, whenever she needs that.
From that day the traditional has been performed by the people.
Another legend is related to the Mahabharata. In Mahabharata, there is an incident where Lord Krishna was hurt during the war with king Shishupal, and left with bleeding finger. At that moment, Draupati had torn a piece of cloth and tied around his wrist to stop bleeding. Krishna was touched by her gesture and promised to reply her love and devotion in future, whenever she needs that.
But the story of Rani Karnavati and Emperor Humayun is the most significant evidence in history related with this festival. Rani Karnavati, a widow queen of the king Chittor sent a rakhi to Emperor Humayun with a request to save her dignity. The Emperor Humayun touched by the gesture and started with his troops without wasting any time to save her honour but before he reached there, rani performed Joher and sacrificed her life.
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