Raksha Bandhan is not just a festival – it is a feeling that binds brothers and sisters with love, security and lifetime promises. Binding a rakhi and exchanging gifts are central for celebrations, the traditions and customs around Raksha Bandhan differ from beauty in different regions of India.
Let us find out the unique methods celebrated throughout the country:-
1. Rajasthan: Rakhi tied to king’s wrist
In Rajasthan, Raksha Bandhan is beyond family relationships. In many communities, women tie the ashes not only their brothers but also for the wrist of Raj Raja or their symbolic representation. This gesture reflects the protection of the entire community and pays homage to the duty of the ruler as a guardian.
2. Maharashtra: Narli Purnima among Fisarfok
For fishing communities in Maharashtra, Raksha Bandhan coincides with Narli Purnima, when they offer coconut to the sea god for safety and prosperity. The sisters tied Rakhi with their brothers as usual, but the festive is deeply connected to nature and livelihood.
3. Gujarat: Pavitopana and Raksha Bandhan together
In Gujarat, Raksha Bandhan is celebrated with a religious ceremony dedicated to Lord Shiva. Devotees visit temples, and brothers and sisters searched for divine blessings with the performance of Rakhi rituals.
4. Punjab: Rakhi in fields and fairs
Punjabi houses made the opportunity alive with melus (fairs), food and family celebrations. Farmers in rural Punjab also tie the cars for the equipment that they use for farming, a symbol of security and prosperity for land and crops.
5. West Bengal and Odisha: Jhulan Purnima
In West Bengal and Odisha, Raksha Bandhan aligned with Jhulan Purnima, which is a celebration of the divine love of Radha and Krishna. Rakhis are tied, but the celebration also includes swings decorating, singing devotional songs and vibrant cultural programs.
6. Nepal: Raksha Bandhan AS Jnai Purnima
In Nepal, the festival is known as Janaai Purnima, when men of Brahmins and umbrella communities change their holy thread, called “Jnai”. The sisters in India tied Rakhi or “Raksha Sutra” on their brothers’ wrists, such as it is a spiritual as well as a family phenomenon.
7. Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka: Avni Avistam
In southern India, Raksha Bandhan is not widely observed, but the same day is seen as Avni Avistam, especially among the Brahmin communities. This includes the changing rituals of holy thread for men, and in some homes, sisters still follow the tradition of tying Rakhi.
8. Bihar and Jharkhand: Essence of security
In Bihar and Jharkhand, Raksha Bandhan performs rituals for the safety of each other by both brothers and sisters. In some tribal areas, women also tie the cars as a symbol of goodwill and unity to neighbors and community leaders.
Raksha Bandhan is a festival of love and relationship, but across India, its celebration is woven in local cultures, spiritual beliefs and even agricultural practices. From the royal rituals of Rajasthan to the maritime offerings of Maharashtra, each tradition adds a unique color to this funded festival. In 2025, whether you are near your brother -in -law or virtually celebrating, take a moment to appreciate rich cultural diversity that makes the Raksha Bandha even more special.
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