Which one of the following tied Rakhi to Lord Krishna?
A) Gandhari
B) Hidimba
C) Draupadi
D) Mirabai
Which one of the following tied Rakhi to Lord Krishna?
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Which one of the following tied Rakhi to Lord Krishna?
A) Gandhari
B) Hidimba
C) Draupadi
D) Mirabai
Which one of the following tied Rakhi to Lord Krishna?
A) Gandhari
B) Hidimba
C) Draupadi
D) Mirabai
The correct answer for this question is option C – Draupadi.
Rakhi is tied to Lord Krishna on the day of the full moon in Bhadrapada (the last month of the Hindu lunar calendar).
In the Ramayana, Lord Rama tells Hanuman that he will tie the rakhi (holy thread) of the monkey king Sugreeva to the lotus feet of his brother.
In ancient times, rakshasas (demon) were the worst enemies of people. So, it is believed that Rakhi is tied to Lord Krishna as a way of protecting his devotees from Rakshasas.
This is the famous mythological tale of Kamsa. Kamsa was the king of Mathura. Once his stepmother Draupadi tied a rakhi (thread) around the neck of the young Krishna.