Raksha Bandhan2025: Here a unique tradition of stone war is played on Rakhi. Credit: Unsplash.com
Raksha bandhan2025: When the country is tying a rakhi, some villages raise stones. Yes, while Rakshabandhan is a symbol of sweets, rakhi and love on the one hand, on the other hand it also tells a unique story of power, struggle and tradition in some corners of India.
Kholi scandal ground of Uttarakhand and Manavar region of Madhya Pradesh, both are proof that there can be many forms of the same festival in Indian culture and a deep message is hidden in every form.
Uttarakhand: Stone War in Kholi Kand Kind of Champawat
A unique tradition is played on the day of Raksha Bandhan at Kholi Kand Maidan located in Champawat district of Uttarakhand, which is called the Stone War.
What is tradition?
Two traditional parties of the village throw stones among themselves, and protect themselves from shield.
This war occurs under a planned, limited time and religious belief.
Later both sides worship the Goddess and give the message of unity.
What is the recognition related to it,
This war is considered a symbol of pleasing Shakti Devi, and showing the valor and unity of the community. The elders believe that this tradition is centuries old, and now it has taken the form of folk cultural festival.
Stoning is also held in Manavar area of Dhar district of Madhya Pradesh
A unique tradition of stone war is played on Rakshabandhan in Dhar district of Madhya Pradesh, especially Manavar, Bagh and Jhabua region.
What is tradition?
This war occurs in a traditional war style between two villages or ethnic groups.
Stones are also selected under the prescribed rules, and local youth participate in it.
This event is dedicated to the Nag Devta or Shakti Swaroop Devi.
Religious reasons behind it
It is believed that this tradition is a recurrence of mythological wars such as the war of Arjuna and serpents, or a symbolic solution to the mutual conflict of the villages.
What do these traditions teach?
Rakshabandhan is not limited to siblings only, but it is also an expression of collective defense, power and culture.
In these traditions, there is not violence, but symbolic valor. In which centuries -old unity, courage and goddess faith reside.
With these events, local youth connect with their folk history and cultural values.
Disclaimer: The information given in this news is based on religious beliefs. TV 9 India does not confirm this.