Hindi festival
Raksha Bandhan — रक्षाबंधन
rakṣābandhan
August · full-moon day of Shravan
On Raksha Bandhan sisters tie a rakhi (sacred thread) on their brothers' wrists and pray for their well-being. Brothers in return promise lifelong protection and gift their sisters.
Greetings in Hindi
रक्षाबंधन की शुभकामनाएँ
rakṣābandhan kī śubhakāmanāeṁ
"Happy Raksha Bandhan!"
universal
Customs & traditions
- ✦Sisters tie rakhi on brothers' wrists
- ✦Brothers give gifts in return
- ✦Family meals with sweets
Traditional foods
खीर
khīr
Rice pudding with cardamom and nuts
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