In the days when
gods warred with the demons, the consort of Indra (Puranic
King of the Heavens) tied a rakhi (a silken amulet)
around his wrist, by virtue of which, it is said, and the god
won back his celestial abode from his enemies.
Raksha
Bandhan is celebrated in some parts of India as a festival to
honour the sea god Varuna. However, at most places, it
celebrates the love of a brother for his sister. On this day,
sisters tie rakhi on the wrists of their brothers to
protect them against evil influences. This is also the day set
apart for Brahmins to change the sacred thread they wear. In
Mumbai, it is an occasion for offering coconuts to the sea.
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