Raksha Bandhan is not just a festival—it is a bond of faith. When a sister ties a rakhi on her brother’s wrist, it symbolizes her belief that he will protect her. Based on this trust, the festival of Raksha Bandhan has been celebrated for generations. A rakhi can be tied not only to a brother but also to anyone as a gesture of goodwill and blessings.
According to legend, once Lord Krishna injured his hand while using the Sudarshan Chakra. At that moment, Draupadi tore a piece of her garment and tied it around his wound. Later, during Draupadi’s disrobing, Krishna came to her rescue. It is said that this incident marked the origin of Raksha Bandhan.
During the Bengal Partition, Rabindranath Tagore used Raksha Bandhan as a means to foster brotherhood between Hindus and Muslims.
This year, Raksha Purnima began on Friday afternoon and will continue until tomorrow. On this occasion, members of the women’s wing of the Vishva Hindu Parishad tied rakhi on the wrists of police personnel at various police stations. Speaking to journalists, they said that they celebrate Raksha Bandhan with those who stand by and protect women in society. They had been preparing rakhis by hand for several days and tied them on the wrists of their “brothers.” Their aim is to uphold the spirit of brotherhood in society and ensure that this colorful thread keeps everyone united.
