HAPPY RAKSHABANDHAN
The history of Raksha Bandhan is quite deep-rooted and is connected to several mythological and historical stories. The most popular one is linked to the story of Rani Karnavati of Chittorgarh and Mughal King Humayun.
Chittorgarh was once attacked by Bahadur Shah and it was not possible for widowed Rani Karnavati to save her empire from the mighty force of Bahadur Shah. She sent a rakhi to Humayun and pleaded to save her and the empire.
Overcome by emotions, Humayun, along with his force, immediately rushed to Chittorgarh to protect the queen. Though he could not save Karnavati as she and all other womenfolk there had committed suicide before he could reach, Humayun fought against Bahadur Shah and saved Chittorgarh from his invasion. Later, he handed over the empire to Karnavati's son Vikramjeet Singh.
The term "Raksha Bandhan" means "the tie of protection" in Sanskrit, whereby sisters offer prayers for brothers' long and healthy life. The latter, in turn, pledge to protect sisters for eternity. Apart from blood-related brothers and sisters, the ritual is also observed by men and women who are not connected biologically but share the same feeling.
Although, it is primarily a Hindu festival, some sections of men and women belonging to other religions also observe the ritual.
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