Raksha Bandhan
Also known as Rakhi
The festival celebrating the bond between brothers and sisters, tied with a sacred rakhi thread.
🗓 August (Shravana full moon)Monsoon
About the festival
On the full moon of Shravana (August), sisters tie a rakhi on their brothers’ wrists in exchange for a promise of protection — followed by sweets and family meals.
What to plan
Family gatherings
Home décor, catering and family photo sessions.
Gifting
Rakhi hampers, sweets and return gifts.
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FAQs
When is Raksha Bandhan?
It falls on the full moon (Purnima) of the month of Shravana, which lands in August — the exact day varies with the lunar calendar.