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RAKSHYA BANDHAN
Gujarat CM’s Rakhi Gift to 14 Women MLAs: Rs 28 Crore Development Grant

Gandhinagar, August 27: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Thursday announced a special Rs 28 crore development g...

Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida also extended her wishes on the occasion of Rakhi Purnima, also known as Gahma Purnima, describing it as a festival symbolising the unbreakable bond of love and faith between brothers and sisters
Rakhi Purnima: CM Majhi, Dy CMs extend greetings, highlight women’s dignity

Bhubaneswar, August 27: Odisha leaders on Thursday extended greetings to the people of the state on the occasion of Rakh...

As per tradition, the preparation of the deities’ Rakhis begins from Chitalagi Amavasya. The Patara Bisoi servitors make the sacred Rakhis at their homes as part of their hereditary service to the temple.
Mahabahu to adorn Rakhi as servitors put finishing touches on sacred threads

Puri, August 27: Preparations are underway at the Shree Jagannath Temple for the traditional Rakhi ceremony to be observ...

Meanwhile, markets across Bhubaneswar are witnessing heavy crowds ahead of the festival. Sisters are visiting shops to choose special rakhis for their brothers. Shell- and pearl-decorated rakhis are particularly popular, with prices starting at around ₹20.
Raksha Bandhan celebrated across Odisha; Special rituals at Puri Jagannath Temple tomorrow

Bhubaneswar, August 27: The holy festival of Raksha Bandhan is being celebrated with great enthusiasm across Odisha, as...