There are numerous legends behind the origin of Raksha Bandhan festival. With Lord Indra and Indrani to Alexander and Porus , there is a story weaved around Yam and Yamuna. Yam is the Lord of Death and his sister is named as Yamuna. Raksha Bandhan celebration has many legendary tales associated with it. There are Indian mythological references as well as Rakhi is mentioned in the great Indian epics too. With deeper significance and connotation, it is essentially the day of siblings. They celebrate it with great zest and enthusiasm these days.
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