| India is the land of festivals. Though all the festivals | | | | till the customs of Rakhi are complete. After the |
| have their importance; Rakhi stands out as a unique | | | | customs the whole family joins in for a family lunch |
| gift of Indian culture. The simple threads of Rakhi | | | | and enjoys some quality time together. |
| symbolize the sacred love of brother and sister. | | | | Rakhi Festival in Bangalore: For the southern part of |
| When a sister ties a Rakhi on her brother's wrist, her | | | | India, Rakhi is not a key festival and so as in |
| sentiments flow towards her brother that he should | | | | Bangalore. Although there's mixture in culture and |
| get each and every happiness. At the same time the | | | | tradition, Rakhi festival is an important part of the |
| brother thinks on the same wavelength that at in | | | | Bangalore city. On the day of Rakhi, people dress up |
| any cost he would protect the honor of his sister. | | | | in new clothes. People of Bangalore celebrates |
| It is immaterial whether a sister or a brother is in the | | | | Raksha Bandhan with ease; the traditional Rakhi |
| same village, town or city in India or USA, Canada, | | | | Thread & the Puja connected with this day. |
| Australia, UK. Personally tying a Rakhi on her brother's | | | | Rakhi Festival in Chandigarh: Rakhi is vital festival in |
| wrist or sending online Rakhi Gifts, always | | | | Chandigarh. On the day of Rakhi brother and sister |
| strengthens affection for her brother. The same way | | | | get up early and wear new clothes. Sister put |
| when a brother personally gives or send online return | | | | Mehandi on her hand and keeps fast till the ceremony |
| gifts to his sister, his unuttered vow to protect her is | | | | of Rakhi. If you are in Chandigarh then you can |
| revealed. So Rakhi is the confluence of true and | | | | certainly not miss out the hustle-bustle of Raksha |
| perfect feelings of siblings. | | | | Bandhan. |
| Hindu month of Shravan (August) has a number of | | | | Rakhi Festival in Kolkata: Raksha Bandhan in Kolkata is |
| festivals. Rakhi, falling on the full moon day, is one of | | | | a little bit different from Northern India. Rakhi is a |
| the major festivals of the month. Rakhi festival is | | | | festival, which is originally a tradition of Northern India. |
| also known in different parts of India as Kajri Purnima | | | | In Kolkata this tradition is popularly celebrated as Bhai |
| (Kajri Navami) in North India, Nariyal Purnima (Coconut | | | | Dhooj, similar to Raksha Bandhan. Although Rakhi is |
| Full Moon) in Western India and Shravan Purnima in | | | | not the major festival of Kolkata still like the other |
| South India. Besides being the festival of sister and | | | | parts of India this day is celebrated with bliss and |
| brother, Rakhi or Raksha Bandhan is known by | | | | happiness. People in West Bengal also tie the Rakhi |
| different names like Vish Tarak (the destroyer of | | | | thread around the wrist of her brother. This is |
| venom), Punya Pradayak (the bestower of boons), | | | | accompanied by the Chandan Tilak as well. |
| and Pap Nashak (the destroyer of sins). | | | | Rakhi Festival in Mumbai: Bombay now known as |
| Importance of Raksha Bandhan: Rakhi is a traditional | | | | Mumbai - The heart of India is known as a city that |
| Indian festival celebrating the bond of love between | | | | neither stops nor sleeps. When the festival of Rakhi |
| brother and sister. The society and traditions allied | | | | comes, Amchi Mumbai takes on a colorful continuum |
| with this festival are exclusive and very special in | | | | of images with Rakhis, Rakhi Gifts & Rakhi Return |
| themselves. Every part of India celebrates Rakhi in its | | | | Gifts flooding the market. All can find a wide variety |
| own way along with its rich culture, tradition and | | | | of Rakhi with latest designs & styles in Mumbai. Even |
| pooja. | | | | clothes are especially tailored for this occasion. The |
| Rakhi Festival in Agra: In Agra the Rakhi Festival is | | | | society and traditions of Raksha Bandhan are alike to |
| very important and can be seen in almost all house. | | | | any other state of India. The happy spirit of the |
| Colorful Rakhis in amiably decorated Thalis greet | | | | people makes all the distinction. |
| brothers as the daylight of Rakhi touches Agra. | | | | Taking this feeling of brotherhood and harmony |
| People of Agra are very colorful and traditional in | | | | aboard, Rakhi is today celebrated with equal passion |
| their celebrations of Rakhi Festival. The sisters and | | | | and ecstasy around the world. The Indians living |
| brothers also dress up in bright colored clothes and | | | | abroad haven't forgotten their culture & traditions at |
| then the rituals of Rakhi are performed. | | | | all and celebrates Rakhi Festival with full enthusiasm. |
| Rakhi Festival in Delhi: Delhi has people from all parts | | | | People from all around the world celebrate Rakhi |
| of India and because of this; it is rich in the different | | | | festival by tying Rakhi thread around the wrist of the |
| cultures of India and Rakhi is one of the most | | | | brother and sisters pray for their well being of the |
| important festivals. On the occasion of Rakhi, Delhi | | | | brothers. |
| takes on a very colorful look with the day celebrated | | | | Come; let's enter this world of cultural & traditional |
| in full mood & strength. From the eve of Rakhi only | | | | beauty and the stunning bond of love between a |
| sisters line up for attractive Mehandi designs. With | | | | brother and a sister. Raksha Bandhan is celebrated in |
| the very morning of Rakhi, both brothers and sisters | | | | a different way in different parts of the India along |
| dress up in colorful new clothes and the sisters fast | | | | with the cultural diversity. |