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Raksha Bandhan (Hindu)
Raksha means protection and bandan means to tie. It's a festival that honours the relationship between brothers and sisters.
Traditions
A silken thread is tied by a girl round the wrist of her brother to represent the protection he gives her.
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July/August
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