Are you aware of the story behind Raksha

Bandhan ???
This is the story of Krishna and Draupadi. According to one version of the Mahabharata, Krishna slit his index
finger in battle, while hurling his divine weapon, the Sudarshan Chakra, at his nephew, Shishupala.

 Another version says he cut his finger while reaping sugarcane from the fields. Both stories conclude with Draupadi
tearing a piece of her saree and wrapping it around his finger to stop the bleeding .

Pleased by this loving gesture from Draupadi, Krishna took a divine oath to protect Draupadi’s honour in the future.
This is also believed to be the reason why he came to her rescue during the infamous disrobing by the Kauravas. 

Another legend about the festival revolves around the story of Goddess Lakshmi and King Bali. 
When Bali selflessly gave everything that Vishnu had asked for disguised as Vamana, Vishnu became very impressed
by Bali’s devotion.
 What is role of the family members ?
●●THIS ENTIRE FESTIVAL IS ALL ABOUT SISTER-BROTHER BONDING ●●
WHERE ALL THE FAMILY MEMBERS COME TOGETHER AND CELEBRATE

During the ceremony, all the members of

a family make offerings to their deities.
Then, as she ties the rakhi on her
brother’s wrist, the sister says a prayer and
marks his forehead with kumkum powder.
The raksha bandhan ceremony celebrates
the protection a brother offers a sister.
 Dishes served during the festival !!
Ghewar is a Raksha Bandhan traditional food that is a favourite of many. This sweet dish is a special part of Raksha
Bandhan. Ghewar is a popular sweet dish in Rajasthan and has become so popular that you can find it almost everywhere.

But other than Ghewar, other traditional sweets are also served such as Laddu, Gulab-Jamun, Rasmalai, Kaju-Katli etc. In addition to
that many salted snacks are also cooked such as samosas, kachoris, and other Indian street foods.
 Decorations Used:-
◊There are no such special decorations used to decorate the house
except for the most basic such the ”Phool Mala”, usually made out
of marigold flowers.

◊Most of the time is given to decorate the rakhi thali.

Attendants:-
The brother and sister (but no restrictions to other relations)

What are the central values learnt through the festival of Raksha Bandhan ??
Learn About The Significance And Origin Of Raksha Bandhan Festivals in India are the
commemoration of love, solidarity, and diversification.
Festivals are an embodiment of brotherhood, affection, and sacred emotional principles. Raksha
Bandhan honors the relationship of security among siblings.It teaches the siblings, how to be
united, how to protect, and how to respect each-other !!