Festivals of India - 2008
Written by admin on Friday, July 11th, 2008 in Culture, Festival, Information.
Festivals of India
India is a land of festivals, and no month passes by without a festival being celebrated. There is a lot of pomp, splendour and gaiety associated with each festival. Sharing of gifts, gift articles and tokens of money are a part of such celebrations. Some of the major festivals are mentioned below with a description of each festival mentioned underneath.
Raksha Bandhan / Rakhi - 16th August 2008
Raksha Bandhan is an Indian festival in which sisters tie a sacred thread of protection around their brother’s wrists. By accepting a thread from his sister, the brother is bound to protect his sister from harm.
