Raksha Bandhan celebrates the love and relationships between brothers and sisters.

It is celebrated on the full moon day during the Hindu month of Shravan. The main custom of Raksha Bandhan is the giving of a bracelet of woven threads called a rakhi. The rakhi is traditionally given to a brother from his sister. It represents the sister's promise to pray for her brother and the brother's vow to protect his sister. But have you everwondered how it started? There are many stories. Ahead are some theories.

It is believed that Lord Vishnu granted a boon to demon King Bali that he would stay at his palace, but Goddess Lakshmi did not want to do so. She tied a rakhi to Bali and asked that he should allow Lord Vishnu to leave, in return.

Another legend about Raksha Bandhan is that once Lord Krishna cut his hand while flying a kite. Draupadi immediately tore a piece of cloth from her saree and ties it on his hand. In return, Lord Krishna promised to protect Draupadi and he did so during her Cheer Haran.

It is said that Rani Karnavati of Chittor sent a rakhi to Emperor Humayun seeking protection for her kingdom as it was attacked by the Sultan of Gujarat, Bahadur Shah. Humayun embarked to help her but reached too late. Though the Queen died by performing Johar, Humayun defeated Bahadur Shah and gave the kingdom to her son.