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    Raksha Bandhan
    /ˌrʌkʃɑː ˈbʌnd(ə)n/

    noun

    • 1. (in South Asia) a popular annual festival, usually in August, during which a girl or woman gives a cotton bracelet (rakhi) to a brother or someone she considers as one, who in turn treats her as a sister.

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  3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Raksha_BandhanRaksha Bandhan - Wikipedia

    Raksha Bandhan[3] is a popular and traditionally Hindu annual rite or ceremony that is central to a festival of the same name celebrated in South Asia. It is also celebrated in other parts of the world significantly influenced by Hindu culture.

  4. www.britannica.com › topic › Raksha-BandhanRaksha Bandhan | Hindu Festival, Rakhi, Origins, Family ...

    Sep 3, 2024 · Raksha Bandhan is a joyful Hindu family holiday in late summer celebrating the connection between brothers and sisters. Sisters tie a string bracelet, called a rakhi on the right wrist of her brother, and the siblings exchange sweets.

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  6. timesofindia.indiatimes.com › life-style › eventsRakhi History: All You Wanted to Know About Raksha Bandhan

    • Krishna and Draupadi. In all probability, the most popular story in Indian mythology is that of Lord Krishna and Draupadi, 'The wife of the five Pandavas'.
    • Rani Karnavati and Emperor Humayun. Another famous version of the history of Rakhi is of Rani Karnavati and Emperor Humayun. Karnavati was the official of Mewar after the death of her husband Rana Sanga.
    • Yama and the Yamuna. According to another legend, the ritual of Raksha Bandhan was followed by Yama, the Lord of Death and Yamuna, the river that flows in India.
    • The Birth of Santoshi Maa. This take on the festival of rakhi is a version of the birth of Santoshi Maa popularized by the film Jai Santoshi Maa, On an auspicious day, Lord Ganesha's sister Manasa visits him to tie him a rakhi.

  7. mind.family › articles › what-is-raksha-bandhanWhat Is Raksha Bandhan: Spiritual Meaning And Significance

    Raksha Bandhan is a Hindu festival that celebrates the love and protection between siblings. It involves tying a rakhi, a sacred thread, on the brother's wrist and exchanging gifts and promises. Learn about its history, significance, and rituals.

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  9. www.bbc.co.uk › newsround › 66616799Raksha Bandhan: What is it, when is it and how is it ... - BBC

    Aug 30, 2023 · Raksha Bandhan is a popular Hindu festival that celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters. It happens every year at the end of August and involves the sister tying a bracelet around her brother's wrist and the brother giving a gift in exchange.

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  10. www.learnreligions.com › rakhi-the-thread-of-loveThe Raksha Bandhan (or Rakhi) Festival - Learn Religions

    Jul 16, 2018 · Raksha Bandhan (Rakhi) is a special occasion to celebrate the bond of love between a brother and a sister by tying a sacred thread around the wrist.

  11. www.bbc.co.uk › hinduism › holydaysReligions - Hinduism: Raksha Bandhan (Rakhi) - BBC

    Jul 7, 2011 · Raksha Bandhan, also abbreviated to Rakhi, is the Hindu festival that celebrates brotherhood and love. It is celebrated on the full moon in the month of Sravana in the lunar...