Festivals and Brothers!

Today is the auspicious day where a sister prays for her brother or brothers and ties a holy thread to ward off the evils from her brother's life. It's called Raksha Bhandhan! Brother in turn gifts his sister for her best wishes! It's a special day for both, brother and sister!

Though there are different versions and differences in rituals of festival, the jist of it remains the same! Lot of stories go round this special function! One, which appeals me is about the kings and his people going on wars/being invaded. During 1200-1500AD, Kings used to go out of the kingdom to wage war. That was when the sisters would pray for their brothers' safe return. A token of their love and prayer of safety, they would tie a small thread around the wrist of their brother!

Whatever the stories, this festival is for sisters and brothers. And, you bet, I m very fond of this festival! :) It gives me a day to pamper my brothers and have lot of fun with them!

I make the right use of this festival! What about you?