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Happy Raksha Bandhan: Scriptural stories behind bond between brothers, sisters

From Alexander the great's wife sending a rakhi to King Puru to sikhs and jains celebrating this festival with a difference, here are few facts about India's traditional festival Raksha Bandhan that celebrated the bond between brothers and sisters.

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Published : Aug 26 2018, 09:17 AM IST| Updated : Sep 09 2018, 09:50 AM IST
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From Alexander the great's wife sending a rakhi to King Puru to sikhs and jains celebrating this festival with a difference, here are few facts about India's traditional festival Raksha Bandhan that celebrated the bond between brothers and sisters.

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