Raksha Bandhan festival of Communal Harmony

Rakshabandhan is an Indian festival that celebrates the bond between siblings. On this day, sisters tie a decorative thread, known as a Rakhi, on their brothers' wrists as a gesture of love and affection. In return, brothers vow to protect and support their sisters.

Rani Karnavati, who passed away on March 8, 1535, was a princess and interim ruler from Bundi, India. She was married to Rana Sangram Singh (Rana Sanga) of Chittorgarh, the capital of the Mewar Kingdom. She was the mother of two rulers, Rana Vikramaditya and Rana Uday Singh, and the grandmother of the legendary Maharana Pratap.

In a remarkable instance of solidarity and communal harmony, Rani Karnavati sent a Rakhi to Mughal Emperor Humayun, seeking his aid as a brother when her kingdom faced an attack by Bahadur Shah of Gujarat. Touched by this gesture, Emperor Humayun immediately dispatched his forces to assist her. When the Mughal reinforcements arrived, Bahadur Shah fled from Chittor.

According to historical accounts, when Rani Karnavati's Rakhi reached Humayun during his lunch, he paused to learn its significance. After hearing the explanation, he left his meal unfinished, stating, “Food is eaten every day, but the honor and protection of a sister are far more important.” He promptly took action to uphold the promise symbolized by the Rakhi.

This episode serves as a profound reminder of India's history of communal harmony. It prompts us to reflect on why such unity has faltered in recent times. Perhaps it is time to cherish and celebrate these inspiring moments from our past, rather than allowing divisions to overshadow the spirit of brotherhood and coexistence.

STAY UNITED not DIVIDED…!

AN APPEAL…!

THINK

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Holy Ganga river

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The actual life style of Allahabad which is narrated by most writers in Hindi language is present in this story which is not being narrative, but still gives an impression as if the reader is a part of the story. The life of Allahabad and Delhi in the last decade of the twentieth century is described for the reader which they can imagine for themselves while driving to office and back home on busy roads of these cities, which are choked now, were smooth then.

Extracts for the story:

Sitting on the confluence of the two rivers–Ganga and Yamuna–Shalinder was looking at the rising sun when the ago old fragrance of Mongra flower distracted his attention. Turing toward his right and looking above his should he was waiting for her to come, as usual.

"This is my entry for the HarperCollins–IndiBlogger Get Published contest, which is run with inputs from Yashodhara Lal and HarperCollins India."