All You Need to Know about History of Raksha Bandhan

Each year you wait for a suitable day in the month of August to tie ‘rakhi,’ to your elder or younger brother, celebrating the pure bond of love and care. But, have you ever given a thought as to from where this festival evolved and the significance of Raksha Bandhan history! Well, here you go if you didn’t know about the history of this amazing bond!

The traditional Hindu festival 'Raksha Bandhan' (knot of protection) came into existence about 6000 years back, during The Indus Valley Civilization.This festival falls on the last day of the Hindu lunar schedule month of Shravanand known to have been celebrating from ages because of numerous stories around it. Raksha bandhan’s history dates back to the time of the Mahabharata, when it was accepted that Draupadi tied a rakhi on Krishna's wrist when he had harmed his finger while utilizing his sudarshan chakra against the ruler Shishupalal. While Krishna's hand was bleeding profusely, Draupadi tore a piece from her sari and tied it around his hand. Consequently, Krishna promised that he would dependably be there to secure Draupadi always.

Another such incident took place, wherein Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore began a mass Raksha Bandhan celebration during the Partition of Bengal (1905), in which he energized Hindu and Muslim ladies to tie a rakhi on men from the other network and make them their siblings. The activity was intended to counter British endeavours to bridge the gap among Hindu and Muslim communities

And the stroll doesn’t end here. The narrative of Rani Karnavati and Emperor Humayun is known to be one of the most significant evidences in the Indian history. During the medieval time, Rajputs were battling Muslim attacks. Rakhi around then implied an otherworldly authoritative and assurance of sisters was first. At the point when Rani Karnawati the bereft ruler of the lord of Chittor understood that no way she could safeguard the attack of the Sultan of Gujarat, Bahadur Shah, she sent a rakhi to Emperor Humayun. The Emperor moved by the signal began off with his troops without squandering.

The evil ruler Mahabali was an incredible aficionado of master Vishnu. In light of his enormous dedication, Vishnu has taken the errand of securing Bali's Kingdom leaving his ordinary spot in Vikundam. Goddess lakshmi - the spouse of master Vishnu - has turned out to be pitiful in view of this as she needed ruler Vishnu alongside her. So she went to Bali and talked about as a Brahmin lady and taken asylum in his castle. On Shravanapurnima, she tied Rakhi on King Bali's wrist. Goddess Lakshmi uncovered her identity and why she is there. The ruler was moved by her and Lord Vishnu's positive attitude and love towards him and his family, Bali mentioned Lord Vishnu to go with her to Vaikuntam. Because of this celebration is additionally called Baleva as Bali Raja's dedication to the Lord Vishnu. It is said that since that day it has turned into a convention to welcome sisters on sravan pournima to tie holy string of Rakhi or Raksha Bandhan. All these stated stories above are a part of the Hindu mythology

So, all such anecdotes have been defined in our Hindu mythological books and is of the few instances to showcase the origin of this sacred festival. Raksha Bandhan’s history dates back to time immemorial and now having known its various facets, quickly send rakhi to your brother who is dying to see your rakhi parcel at his doorstep!