<a href='null'><div><img height='400px' width='auto;' class='img_dynaPost' src='/BlitzMobiImages/consumers/company551995499/mediafiles/jf98t3JD241.tmp'/></div></a><div style=' background:#FFFFFF;color:#000000;font-family:Verdana;width:auto;padding:5px;max-height:100%;'><span><p class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW24280228 BCX0" style="margin-bottom: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; overflow: visible; cursor: text; clear: both; position: relative; direction: ltr; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI Web&quot;, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"><p class="Paragraph SCXW24280228 BCX0" paraid="1267404263" paraeid="{a107e250-295a-4955-8583-4ef0f78565be}{68}" style="margin-bottom: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space-collapse: preserve; vertical-align: baseline; font-kerning: none; background-color: transparent; color: windowtext;"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW24280228 BCX0" style="user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;">Like many ancient festivals, Raksha Bandhan has its roots in legends that have been passed down through generations. One such tale transports us back to a time when battles and conquests defined the landscape. The tale of Queen </span><span class="NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW24280228 BCX0" style="user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; background-repeat: repeat-x; background-position: left bottom; background-image: var(--urlSpellingErrorV2, url('data:image/svg+xml;base64,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')); border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;">Karnavati</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW24280228 BCX0" style="user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;"> of Chittorgarh and Emperor Humayun is etched in history as a symbol of sibling devotion. Faced with impending danger, the queen sent a sacred thread to the emperor, seeking his protection. Touched by her plea, Humayun swiftly responded, proving that bonds of love and duty know no boundaries.</span><span data-contrast="auto" xml:lang="EN-US" lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW24280228 BCX0" style="user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 19.425px; font-family: Calibri, Calibri_EmbeddedFont, Calibri_MSFontService, sans-serif; font-variant-ligatures: none !important;"><span data-contrast="auto" xml:lang="EN-US" lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW24280228 BCX0" style="user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 19.425px; font-family: Calibri, Calibri_EmbeddedFont, Calibri_MSFontService, sans-serif; font-variant-ligatures: none !important;"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW24280228 BCX0" style="user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;">Another fascinating legend traces the origins of Raksha Bandhan to the bond between Lord Krishna and Draupadi. In an act of utmost devotion, Krishna protected Draupadi's honor by extending an infinite length of cloth that saved her from humiliation. This act not only displayed the essence of brotherly love but also </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW24280228 BCX0" style="user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;">showcased</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW24280228 BCX0" style="user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;"> the unbreakable strength that lies within the thread of Rakhi.</span><span data-contrast="auto" xml:lang="EN-US" lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW24280228 BCX0" style="user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 19.425px; font-family: Calibri, Calibri_EmbeddedFont, Calibri_MSFontService, sans-serif; font-variant-ligatures: none !important;"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW24280228 BCX0" style="user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;">Raksha Bandhan is an amalgamation of rituals, each carrying a profound significance. The day begins with the sisters adorning themselves in beautiful attire, meticulously selecting the perfect Rakhi - a sacred thread adorned with&nbsp;</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW24280228 BCX0" style="user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;">&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW24280228 BCX0" style="user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;"> colors and intricate designs. With a heart full of love and gratitude, they tie the Rakhi around their brothers' wrists, symbolizing the bond of protection. In return, brothers pledge to stand by their sisters, to shield them from harm, and to support them in their journey through life.</span><span data-contrast="auto" xml:lang="EN-US" lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW24280228 BCX0" style="user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 19.425px; font-family: Calibri, Calibri_EmbeddedFont, Calibri_MSFontService, sans-serif; font-variant-ligatures: none !important;"><span data-contrast="auto" xml:lang="EN-US" lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW24280228 BCX0" style="user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 19.425px; font-family: Calibri, Calibri_EmbeddedFont, Calibri_MSFontService, sans-serif; font-variant-ligatures: none !important;"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW24280228 BCX0" style="user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;">The exchange of gifts adds an extra layer of joy to the festivities. Sisters lovingly prepare traditional sweets and delicacies, which they offer to their brothers as a token of affection. In turn, brothers shower their sisters with gifts, acknowledging their significance in their lives. These exchanges serve as tangible expressions of love and appreciation, reinforcing the bond between siblings.</span><span data-contrast="auto" xml:lang="EN-US" lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW24280228 BCX0" style="user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 19.425px; font-family: Calibri, Calibri_EmbeddedFont, Calibri_MSFontService, sans-serif; font-variant-ligatures: none !important;"><span data-contrast="auto" xml:lang="EN-US" lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW24280228 BCX0" style="user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 19.425px; font-family: Calibri, Calibri_EmbeddedFont, Calibri_MSFontService, sans-serif; font-variant-ligatures: none !important;"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW24280228 BCX0" style="user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;">Raksha Bandhan is not confined to biological siblings alone. It extends its arms to embrace the profound connections that exist between friends, cousins, and even neighbors. In a world where relationships take diverse forms, Raksha Bandhan transcends blood ties and encompasses the beauty of kinship that is nurtured beyond conventional boundaries. It serves as a reminder that the strength of a bond is not defined by genetics but by the love, care, and trust shared between individuals.</span><span class="EOP SCXW24280228 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}" style="user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 19.425px; font-family: Calibri, Calibri_EmbeddedFont, Calibri_MSFontService, sans-serif;">&nbsp;</span></p></p><span></div>