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Raksha Bandhan
28 August 2026
पूर्णिमा
राखी बांधने का समय: 05:57 – 09:48 (नई दिल्ली), भद्रा सूर्योदय से पहले समाप्त
Associated Deity: नहीं
Significance
A festival celebrating the bond of love and the promise of protection between brothers and sisters.
Celebration
Sisters tie decorative threads (Rakhi) on brothers' wrists; brothers give gifts and protection vows.
History
Famous historical tales include Rani Karnavati sending a Rakhi to Emperor Humayun for protection.
Mythology
Indrani tied a protective thread to her husband Indra during a war between Gods and Demons.
Traditions & Customs
- •Tying Rakhi
- •Gift Exchange
- •Applying Tilak
Rituals
- •Performing Aarti
- •Feeding Sweets
- •Consecrating the Thread
Special Foods
Ghevar
Kheer
Puri-Sabzi
Regional Variations
- •Narali Purnima in Maharashtra
- •Jhulan Yatra in Bengal
Dos and Don'ts
Dos
- ✓भद्रा काल का त्याग करें
- ✓बड़ों का आशीर्वाद लें
Don'ts
- ✗राखी सूर्यास्त के बाद बांधने से बचें (यदि शुभ मुहूर्त न हो)
