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  2. Raksha Bandhan - Wikipedia

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    Raksha Bandhan is observed on the last day of the Hindu lunar calendar month of Shravana, which typically falls in August. The expression "Raksha Bandhan" (Sanskrit, literally "the bond of protection, obligation, or care") is now principally applied to this ritual. Until the mid-20th century, the expression was more commonly applied to a ...

  3. Public holidays in India - Wikipedia

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    National holidays [1] Date Name Type Details January 26: ... Raksha Bandhan: Hindu Chandigarh, ... This page was last edited on 2 October 2024, ...

  4. List of Hindu festivals - Wikipedia

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    Raksha Bandhan. or Rakhi Purnima. Rakhis: Full moon of Shravana (Hindu calendar) Rakhi Purnima or Raksha Bandhan is a festival celebrated mainly in northern Indian states. Rakhi is a special occasion to celebrate the chaste bond of love between a brother and a sister. Teejdi or Kajri Teej. Third day after Raksha Bandhan "Teejdi" is a festival ...

  5. All the Fun August Holidays Your Family Won't Want to Miss ...

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    Raksha Bandhan. Revolution Commemoration Day. San Martin Day. World Humanitarian Day. World Photo Day. Tuesday, Aug. 20. National Bacon Lovers Day. National Chocolate Pecan Pie Day. National Radio Day

  6. List of Hindu festivals in Maharashtra - Wikipedia

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    In northern India, this day is celebrated as Raksha bandhan. Marathi people in general have adopted the Raksha bandhan tradition of sisters tying a rakhee on the wrist of their brothers. A special sweetened rice with coconut, called Narali Bhat in Marathi, is the special dish of the day.Coastal communities worship the sea on this day and resume ...

  7. Shravana (month) - Wikipedia

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    Raksha Bandhan also called Rakhi Purnima or simply Rakhi in many parts of India and Nepal, is a Hindu religious festival. [6] The festival signifies and celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters. It is celebrated on Shravana Purnima (Full Moon). In simple words, Raksha bandhan means "Bond of Protection". [7]

  8. Hindu calendar - Wikipedia

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    Raksha Bandhan; Ganesh Chaturthi ... cycles in the lunisolar timekeeping with foundations in the Hindu calendar system. A few holidays, ... edited on 20 December 2024

  9. Public holidays in Nepal - Wikipedia

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    The following is the list of holidays for the calendar year 2018 in Nepal. ... Janai Purnima and Raksha Bandhan: ... This page was last edited on 23 December 2024, ...