Interesting Facts & Stories About Raksha Bandhan:
1:Raksha Bandhan is a widely celebrated Hindu festival that is very popular in South East Asia especially in India, Mauritius, and Nepal.
2:It is celebrated on the day of Shravan Purnima in around August and it is observed to be a full moon day.
3:It is also known as Raksha Purnima, Rakhi, Rakhri, Shravani and Saloono in various regions across India.
4:It is a symbol of responsibility which brothers have towards their sisters to protect them for the whole of their life.
5:Rakhi is always tied on the right wrist.
6:There are various types of Rakhi which are not only made up of thread but also made up of raw cotton, silk thread, and gold & silver item.
7:It is a festival of exchanging gifts where brothers often reward their sisters with a shagun as money and other gifts.
Famous Stories Regarding Raksha Bandhan:-
*Rabindranath Tagore and Raksha Bandhan:
Many of us do not know that Rakhi was used as a social device by the famous poet and freedom fighter Rabindranath Tagore. He suggested the custom of Rakhi to strengthen the bond between Hindus and Muslims during the freedom struggle. The festival also goes beyond the line of religion in the country even today.
*Raksha Bandhan of King Porus by King Alexander's Wife:
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, he promised not to harm Alexander.
*Raksha Bandhan of The Mughal Emperor Humayun by The Rani of Chittor Karmavati:
Another famous rakhi story from history is about the Rani Karmavati of Chittor. When they were facing the threat of invasion from the Sultan of Gujarat, Bahadur Shah, she sent a rakhi to Humayun the Mughal Emperor asking him to save her family and her kingdom.
Here is a list of some Interesting Facts & Stories regarding Raksha Bandhan. I hope you like this. -Thank you
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HINDU TRADITION