Like most of other Hindu festivals the origin of Raksha-Bandhan can also be traced back to Hindu mythology.King Bali of Pataal was a big devotee of Lord Vishnu. Being happy with his devotion Lord Vishnu granted Bali a wish and Bali asked the God to come to guard his palace. Lord Vishnu couldn’t back out from his words so he did as his devotee wished. Meanwhile Goddess Laxmi got worried when her husband didn’t return home. After she came to know what had happened she made a deal with Bali. She tied a string on his wrist proclaiming him her brother and saying that it would protect Bali from all harm so he can set her husband free”.Especially after girls got married such a tradition helped them keep their bond with their brothers intact”.
“People of Terai region brought this festival to Nepal... the festival symbolizes love, respect and bonding between brother and sisters as with that beautiful thread called Rakhi a sister asks her brother for protection and the brother promises to protect her always from any harm. It isn’t just a simple string, it is very powerful”.
A festivity that marks the special relationship shared by brothers and sisters, Raksha-Bandhan, celebrating in the day of jai purnima, a celebration where the whole family comes together for fun and feasting.
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