About Raksha Bhandhan
Raksha Bandhan Festival
Raksha Bandhan is celebrated in the month of Shravana mostly in the northern and western parts of India. During the festival, sisters tie a colorful band to her brother's wrist, which is also known as Rakhi, showing touching sentiments for one another. It fortifies the bond between the brothers and sisters
Tying of sacred thread on the brother's wrist by sisters fort their saftey called "RAKSHA" it is a day when they go out to get the best stuff for each other. From trendy Rakhis, sweets to chocolates, all these create never-ending bond between brothers and sisters.
The most important evidence in history is the tale of Rani Karnavati and Emperor Humayun. Dating back to 1535 ,Rani Karnavati, Rajputs were battling against Muslims. During that era, Rakhi meant a sacred binding of thread and affection of sisters for her brothers. When Rani, widowed queen of the king of Chittor, came to know that there was no way to protect her army from the invasion of the sultan of Gujarat, Bahdaur Shah, the queen decided to send the Rakhi to Emperor Humayun. He got approval by such express and idea and decided to defend Chittor with his army.
The sacred festival of Raksha Bandhan has its mention in Mahabharta when Draupadi tied a band of love and affection around Krishna's wrist. It is also deemed that that Kunti tied Rakhi on her grandson Abhimanyu's hand, in prior to the battle.