Raksha Bandhan or Rakhi is a festival the relationship between brothers and sisters in India. Sister ties a rakhi to the wrist of her brother and prayers for her brother’s well-being, and the brother’s lifelong vow to protect her. The Raksha Bandhan festival falls on Shravan month Poornima of the Hindu lunisolar calendar.
Raksha Bandhan 2013
Raksha Bandhan 2013 on Wednesday, August 21
Stories Behind Raksha Bandhan:
– On Raksha Bandhan, Ganesh’s sister visited and tied a rakhi on Ganesh’s wrist.
– Krishna honored his rakhi vow towards Draupadi during the “Cheer-Haran”.
– Goddess Laxmi tied Rakhi to the King Bali.
– Yamuna (the river in northern India) tied rakhi to Yama (the Lord of Death).
– Alexander the Great gave full respect to the rakhi.
– Rani Karnavati send Rakhi to Emperor Humayun.
Raksha Bandhan 2013 on Wednesday, August 21
The Raksha Bandhan festival falls on Shravan month Poornima