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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