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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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