Raksha Bandhan is a unique festival of India celebrating a special bond between brothers and sisters. On this occasion a special thread would be tied on to brother’s wrist by the sister. People of India celebrate this festival on the full moon day in the month of Shravana (according to Hindu lunar calendar). The date usually falls in the month of August.  This festival is very popular in the northern part of India. In the southern part people celebrate the full moon day of Shravan by wearing a new ‘sacred thread’ and it is called ‘yajur-upakarma’.

It is difficult to trace the origin of this festival. Hindu scriptures do not have any specific instructions as such to do such a ritual on this day. However there are instances in Puranas and epics when a sister ties something similar to ‘Rakhi’ and the brother promises to protect her. One such instance is the episode of Krishna and Draupadi. Draupadi seemed to have tied a piece of her saree when Krishna got wounded in some occasion and Krishna seemed to have promised her to help her in danger. So, it is said that there was a sort of brother-sister relationship between the both. Many stories like the one mentioned are quoted while tracing the origin of this festival. However Rani Karnavati’s instance has gained (of Chittur) much popularity. The Mughal ruler Humayun seemed to have evacuated Bahadur Shah’s army from Chittur as a token of acknowledgement to the gesture shown by the queen. The queen (Rani Karnavati) seemed to have sent a Rakhi to Humayun. The tradition of tying Rakhi has been an important part of Indian festivities strengthening the bond of harmony among its people.

Rakhi could be tied to any individual other than our own siblings. On that day sister ties Rakhi (Rakhi is a special thread prepared for this occasion. We can choose to decorate the thread) to her brother and the brother in return presents her something as a token of acknowledgement. That is just a token. The real intention is to strengthen the bond of love and harmony.

Mehesana is a city and the headquarters of Mehesana district of Indian state of Gujarat. It is served with a railway junction which belongs to Ahmedabad Jn division of Western Railway Zone. Mehesana is an industrial city. It is also home to one of the plants of ONGC (Oil & Natural Gas Cooperation of India). Mehesana hosts several places of interest in and around it. 

Mulnayak Jain Temple with its 107 ft height presents an imposing look to the onlookers. This majestic temple is situated in Mehesana and is known for its beautiful carvings and architecture. Modhera’s Sun Temple is another attraction situated just about 25 km away from Mehesana Jn. The temple is about 900 years old and is perfect specimen of Indian architecture. Swaminarayan Temple, Wide Angel Theater and Thol Wild life Sanctuary are other places of interest which are located near Mehesana. Mehesana is just about 63 km away from Gandhinagar, the capital city of Gujarat state, while Ahmedabad is just about 75 km away from Mehesana. Ahmedabad serves to be the closest major railhead to Mehesana Jn.

Bikaner-Bandra (Mh) Spl, Lucknow-Ahmedabad Spl, Pune-Jodhpur Exp, Agra Fort-Ahmedabad Exp, and Delhi-Ahmedabad Exp are some of the trains which stop at Mehesana Railway Junction. Besides, Mehesana city has also good road connection to other parts of Gujarat. Ahmedabad Airport serves to be the nearest airbase to Mehesana Jn.

Lohian Khas Railway Junction is located in Kapurthala district of Punjab state. Lohian Jn is perched on Jalandhar-Firozpur rail line and is managed by Firozpur Cant division of Northern Railway Zone. Sindhar and Sultanpur Lodhi are nearby railway stations to Lohian Khas Jn.  There are several places of interest which can easily be accessed from Lohian Khas Jn.

Lohian Khas is just about 34 km away from Kapurthala city, the headquarters of Kapurthala district which once served as a princely state under British rule. Lohian Khas has rail and road connections to Kapurthala which is known as the city of palaces and gardens. Elysee Palace, Kanjili Wetlands, Panch Mandir and Shalimar Gardens are some of the prominent places of interest in Kapurthala. Moga, Jalandhar, Firozpur and Amritsar are some of the worth visiting places which could easily be reached from Lohian Khas Jn.

Gangasutlaj Exp (Dhanabad-Firozpur), Ahmadabad-Jammu Tawi Exp, and many other trains pass through Lohian Khas Railway Junction. Lohian Khas is also connected by road to other parts of Punjab and rest parts of the country. Ludhiana Airport serves to be the closest airport to Lohian Khan Jn.