Raksha Bandhan date 30 or 31 in 2023?

Raksha Bandhan, often abbreviated as Rakhi, is a Hindu festival that celebrates the bond of love and protection between brothers and sisters.

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Raksha Bandhan is typically celebrated on the full moon day in the Hindu month of Shravana, which usually falls in August.

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The central ritual of Raksha Bandhan involves the sister tying a sacred thread (known as a Rakhi) around her brother's wrist.

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The festival has historical and mythological significance. It is said that Queen Karnavati of Chittorgarh sent a Rakhi to the Mughal Emperor Humayun

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In Hindu mythology, there are stories like the one of Lord Krishna and Draupadi, where the Rakhi thread played a protective role.

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After tying the Rakhi, brothers usually give gifts or money to their sisters as a gesture of appreciation and love.

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If siblings are not physically together on Raksha Bandhan, they often celebrate the festival through virtual means like video calls,

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Rakhis come in a wide range of designs, from simple threads to elaborate ones with beads, stones, and decorative elements.

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This year, Raksha Bandhan will be celebrated on 30 August. The banks will remain closed on 30 and 31 August

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rakhi is from 10:58 AM on Wednesday, August 30, to 7:05 AM on Thursday, August 31.

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