Indra was the king of heaven. He was being driven out of his home by a demon called Bali.

Indra's wife was worried and wanted to do something to help her husband. She decided to go and see Lord Vishnu to ask for his help. He gave her a thread to tie around Indra's wrist and promised her that this would protect him.

Indra's wife was not sure how this could help but she trusted Vishnu and took it straight to her husband. She tied the band around his right wrist and explained what it would do.

Indra had great faith in the band which Vishnu had given him. Once more he went into battle with Bali. This time things were very different. He felt that the band gave him strength and protected him from the evil forces of Bali. Eventually, Indra defeated Bali and the kingdom was once more safely his.