'Absolute rubbish': Netizens troll Sudha Murty for Raksha Bandhan post
Rajya Sabha MP Sudha Murty has drawn criticism on social media, for her video post about the origins of Raksha Bandhan. In her video, she suggested that the festival's tradition began with Rani Karnavati sending a thread to Mughal emperor Humayun as a plea for help. This interpretation of the festival's history has sparked a wave of negative responses from netizens, who have labeled her claims as "fake" and "absolute rubbish."
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Netizens question Murty's understanding of Indian culture
The online backlash against Murty's post continued, with some users questioning her understanding of Indian culture and festivals. One user expressed regret for recommending her books to children, stating they do not need to learn this "manufactured story." The user also suggested that she should read about Draupadi's Raksha Sutra for Sri Krishna, and the significance of Shravan Poornima.
Raksha Bandhan is a Hindu festival
Raksha Bandhan is a Hindu festival that celebrates the bond between siblings, particularly brothers and sisters. It is observed on the full Moon day or Purnima in the Hindu calendar month of Shravan. On this day, sisters tie a thread or rakhi on their brothers' wrists as a symbol of their unconditional faith and pray for their long life. The festival has several myths associated with its origin, including one involving Rani Karnavati and Humayun.
The story of Rani Karnavati and Humayun
The story goes that after her husband Rana Sanga's death, Karnavati became the regent of Mewar. When Bahadur Shah attacked Mewar, she sent a rakhi to Humayun seeking protection. Although Humayun was unable to arrive in time, he later restored the kingdom to Karnavati's son Vikramjit. This narrative is one among many associated with the origins of Raksha Bandhan.
