Rakhi – The Bond

Rakhi or Raksha Bandhan, in layman terms, can be defined as a thread, just a simple thread or to be more precise a decorated thread to tie round the wrist. In actuality it has got a deeper meaning. Raksha Bandhan is celebrated in India as one of the auspicious festivals. On this day the sister fasts for her brother and ties Rakhi around his wrist. Rakhi is a beautiful bond which intensely signifies the relation between the brother and sister. The emotional bonding which starts from the birth of the either and continues for a life time.

The thread is just a medium to give the relation a stronger base. Raksha Bandhan although has become modernized in its style of celebration with decorated designer Rakhis, expensive gifts and parties. But in olden times, it was not only a festival to celebrate but also an emotion expressed by a sister for her brother. It was a way through which the sister asked God to keep her brother hale and hearty. In return, the brother promises to protect his sister from all sorts of dangers and troubles. In ancient days, the thread-bonding ceremony was celebrated in a very simple way with non-expensive gifts and a very simple Rakhi thread which had color of the sun and in the center had some auspicious signs such as the hindu 'swastika' or 'om'.

This festival has mythological importance which has really made it worthy of being celebrated with trust and belief. It is said that when Lord Krishna, in Mahabarata, killed Sisupal with his Chakra (a weapon), his index finger started bleeding. At this Draupadi, the wife of Pandavas, tore a piece of her garment and tied on his finger. Being pleased with this, Lord Krishna promised to protect her and repay every thread of the cloth. Lord Krishna did keep his promise of saving her sister from the shame and humiliation. It so happened that out of jealousy, Kauravas invited their cousins Pandavas for a 'Chosar' (gamble) game. It was decided that they had to pay something at every game they lost. Unfortunately the Pandavas lost everything and at last it was Draupadi on which they betted and lost the game. The Kauravas took the utmost opportunity of this situation. They brought Draupadi before everyone pulling her by the hair and started ripping off her clothes. Draupadi, the queen of Hastinapur, went on pleading but all went unheard. That is when Krishna helped her out and kept his promise. This is not only mythological story but a hope of every sister to be helped by her brother in time of predicament.

Coralhub now presents you with varieties of Rakhi in all designs and patterns. Search for the best one to gift your beloved brother. We also have gift hampers and gift packs ideally for this occasion.

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