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Raksha means safety and bandhan means bond. Raksha Bandhan or Rakhi is an important Hindu festival, dedicated to brothers and sisters. On this auspicious day, sisters tie a thread on her brother's wrist and pray for his long and prosperous life. In return, the brother gives a token of love to his loving sister.
History and significance
Legend has it that Raksha Bandhan can be traced back to the day when
Lord Krishna had accidentally cut his finger with the Sudarshan Chakra.
Draupadi, the wife of Pandavas felt a lot of pain seeing him hurt and
she immediately tore a piece of her vastra and tied it to Lord Krishna's
bleeding finger to help soothe his pain and stop the blood from
flowing. Lord Krishna was deeply touched by her gesture and in return
promised to take care of her from all evils in the world. He called it
the Raksha Sutra. And as we know that when Kauravas tried to dishonour
her in the court by attempting to disrobe her, Lord Krishna blessed his
sister and made sure that the sari she was wearing became endless in
length. This is how her brother saved her from the evils - as he had
promised.
The festival has become a favourite among siblings where they engage
in playful and lightheaded banter and the whole family comes together
to witness the special moments. With changing times, it is not just the
brothers and sisters who tie Rakhi to each other but also friends,
distant relatives have started this tradition.
Many women also visit temples and tie threads to the idol of Lord
Krishna, hoping and praying for the Lord to protect them from hardships
and evils.
Interestingly, this festival isn’t limited to a female tying thread
to a male anymore. Even sisters who don't have brothers have started
celebrating the festival by tying Rakhi on each other's hands and
promising love and safety always!
Stressing the need to stay fit and healthy, this day is observed to spread awareness on the importance of sports and daily activities in every individual's life.
On this day, President of India honours eminent sports personalities with major awards including Khel Ratna, Arjuna Awards, Dronacharya Awards and Dhyan Chand Award.
When is Sports Day celebrated in India?
The National Sports Day is celebrated on 29 August, on the birth anniversary of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand, who is regarded as nation's greatest hockey player of all time.
Popularly known as "The Wizard" for his magical touch, superb control, creativity and extraordinary goal-scoring feats, Chand was instrumental in taking Indian hockey to greater heights under his talismanic leadership.
The late hockey player had led India to three Olympic gold medals in the years – 1928, 1932 and 1936. He had scored over 400 goals in 22 years, spanning from 1926 to 1948.
He was bestowed with India’s third-highest civilian honour, Padma Bhushan in 1956. Regarded as the greatest of all-time, Chand also served in the Indian Army and brought laurels to the country.
The noteworthy memorial for him is the Major Dhyan Chand Award, the highest award for lifetime achievement in sports and games in India.
Significance of National Sports Day
Other than spreading awareness on the importance of sports, the special day also highlights the achievements and contributions of Chand to India's rich sports history and culture.
The President confers National Sports Awards to honour sportsmen who have achieved laurels in the sports realm and enhanced country's pride all over the world.
After the death of Chand in 1979, the Indian Postal Department issued stamps in his honour. As a tribute to him, the National Stadium of Delhi was also renamed to Major Dhyan Chand stadium.
source-https://www.firstpost.com/india