The Latest Breaking News from Raksha Bandhan

August 2026 Festival Calendar: Dates for Raksha Bandhan, Hariyali Teej, Onam, Nag Panchami and all other festivals this month

August 2026 Festival Calendar: August 2026 presents a rich calendar of Hindu festivals and observances. Devotees will celebrate significant events like Hariyali Teej and Nag Panchami. The holy month of Shravan includes four important Somwar Vrats for Lord Shiva. Major celebrations such as Onam and Raksha Bandhan also occur. Two…

The Economic Times · Jul 31

Why Ghewar Is Made Only in Sawan?

Making Ghewar is not a small process or an easy one. It takes the right time, weather, skills and patience to make it. Batter of Ghewar is poured little by little into hot ghee. As each layer cooks, it creates tiny holes that give Ghewar a little crispy and crispy…

MyLifeXP · Jul 23

Delhi govt renames Mahila Samriddhi Yojana as Delhi Lakshmi Yojana, plans Raksha Bandhan rollout

The Delhi government has renamed its Mahila Samriddhi Yojana to Delhi Lakshmi Yojana. This flagship welfare scheme will provide financial assistance to eligible women. Each woman will receive Rs 2,500 every month directly. The rollout of this new scheme is planned around Raksha Bandhan. This initiative aims to support women…

The Economic Times · Jul 13

Happy Raksha Bandhan 2024: Best Rakhi wishes and messages to share with your brother or sister

Raksha Bandhan is a cherished festival in India celebrating the bond between brothers and sisters. It typically falls on the full moon day of the Hindu month of Shravana, which usually corresponds to August. The ideal time for performing Raksha Bandhan rituals is during the "Purnima Tithi" or full moon…

The Times of India · Aug 17, 2024

Mumbai: Muslim women tied rakhi to cutouts of PM Modi to celebrate Raksha Bandhan

MUMBAI: Responding to PM Narendra Modi's call to the BJP workers to reach out to "Muslim sisters" and celebrate Raksha Bandhan with them, the BJP minority morcha in the city invited over 150 women on the occasion to tie rakhi on a cutout of Modi at the BJP office in…

The Times of India · Aug 31, 2023

ITBP personnel celebrate 'Raksha Bandhan' with border population

India-China LAC guarding force ITBP organised a large-scale 'Raksha Bandhan' event to connect with locals of remote border areas under the 'vibrant village programme' of the central government. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Aug 31, 2023

Mehbooba joins Kashmiri Pandits to celebrate Raksha Bandhan

Former J&K Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti joined Kashmiri Pandits in celebrating Raksha Bandhan in south Kashmir’s Bijbehara town and prayed for the return of the community to the Valley

The Hindu · Aug 30, 2023

Jagan, Naidu ring in Raksha Bandhan; where are our missing girls, asks Pawan Kalyan

On Raksha Bandhan, CM Jagan Mohan Reddy & TDP's N. Chandrababu Naidu & JSP's Pawan Kalyan extended greetings & stressed on the importance of women's empowerment & safety. CM promised to support women & TDP announced Mahasakthi & other schemes to make them self-reliant & successful. JSP chief highlighted the…

The Hindu · Aug 30, 2023

Leaders spread the message of brotherly love on Raksha Bandhan

In an interesting display of the spirit of Raksha Bandhan, TDP Srikalahasthi constituency in-charge Bojjala Sudheer Reddy’s wife Rishitha Reddy tied ‘rakhi’ to the policemen who were at their residence. The police put her husband under house arrest, as were many other TDP leaders, allegedly to thwart the ‘Chalo Vijayawada’…

The Hindu · Aug 30, 2023

Raksha Bandhan at Airmen Training School, MLIRC

Members of armed forces celebrated Raksha Bandhan with locals in Belagavi. KLS Public School organised activity to instill pride for soldiers among students. Air Commodore S. Sridhar, Education Officer Squadron Leader Deepika, Principal Shalini Sankroni and staff present. Students and women celebrated with MLIRC and Agniveer soldiers, followed by tour…

The Hindu · Aug 30, 2023