Raksha Bandhan: According to religious beliefs, Raksha Bandhan was started by Goddess Lakshmi. Since then, the sister ties a Rakhi to her brother and the brother promises to protect her.
Raksha Bandhan: How did this holy festival of Rakhi start?
Importance of Raksha Bandhan: Raksha Bandhan is a sacred Hindu festival celebrated on the full moon day of Shravan month. On this day, the sister ties a Rakhi to her brother and prays for his long life and happiness. In return, the brother promises to protect his sister throughout his life and gives her gifts. This festival has a deep feeling of affection, trust and security hidden in it.
Beginning of Raksha Bandhan: According to religious stories, the festival of Raksha Bandhan was started by Goddess Lakshmi. Goddess Lakshmi was the first one to tie a Rakhi to her brother. Since then this tradition has been going on, which is still celebrated with full enthusiasm and devotion.
Why is Raksha Bandhan 2025 special? This year Raksha Bandhan will be celebrated on 9th August. This time there will be no shadow of Bhadra on Raksha Bandhan, due to which the whole day will be auspicious for tying Rakhi. Along with this, many special and rare yogas are also being formed on this day, which are being formed together after almost 40 years.
Importance of Yogas: On August 9, auspicious yogas like Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga and Saubhagya Yoga will remain present throughout the day. Apart from this, due to the Sun and Mercury being together in Cancer, Budhaditya Yoga will be formed. At the same time, due to Jupiter and Venus being in Gemini, Mangalkari Yoga is also being formed, which is making the day of Raksha Bandhan even more auspicious.
According to the legend, once King Bali performed the Ashwamedha Yagna. Then Lord Vishnu took the form of Vaman and asked for a donation of three steps of land. King Bali agreed. The Lord assumed a huge form and measured the entire earth in three steps and gave the netherworld to Bali.
Vishnu and Mata Lakshmi: King Bali asked for a boon from Lord Vishnu that he should always be in front of him. Lord Vishnu kept his word and decided to stay with King Bali in Patal Lok. When Mata Lakshmi came to know about this, she got worried and consulted Narad Muni.
Beginner of Rakhi: On the advice of Narad ji, Mata Lakshmi went to King Bali in disguise and made him her brother by tying a Rakhi. In return, she asked for Lord Vishnu back. King Bali kept his word and let Vishnu ji go with Mata Lakshmi. Since then, this tradition of Rakshabandhan has been going on that the sister ties a Rakhi and takes a promise of protection from her brother.
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