{"id":2973,"date":"2019-05-29T12:12:09","date_gmt":"2019-05-29T12:12:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/astrotalk.in\/astrology-blog\/?p=2973"},"modified":"2021-01-09T12:17:27","modified_gmt":"2021-01-09T06:47:27","slug":"rakshabandhan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/astrotalk.com\/astrology-blog\/rakshabandhan\/","title":{"rendered":"Rakshabandhan 2021- Date and Muhurat"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Details of Festival&nbsp;<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rakshabandhan <\/strong>or <strong>Rakhi <\/strong>or <strong>Raksha Bandhan <\/strong>is one of the most celebrated festivals of India. It has a significant meaning in the life of every family and it unites and rejoices the eternal bond between siblings. Even though there are many disasters occurring in the world, people across India observe this festival with great loyalty. The year 2021 is passing with many difficulties, however, people are eagerly waiting for the upcoming festival Rakshabandhan 2021.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/astrotalk.com\/astrology-blog\/rakshabandhan\/#Rakshabandhan-_Meaning_for_People\" >Rakshabandhan- Meaning for People&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/astrotalk.com\/astrology-blog\/rakshabandhan\/#Origin_and_History_Rakshabandhan\" >Origin and History Rakshabandhan&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/astrotalk.com\/astrology-blog\/rakshabandhan\/#%E2%80%93_Tale_of_Indra_Dev_and_Sachi\" >&#8211;&nbsp; Tale of Indra Dev and Sachi<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/astrotalk.com\/astrology-blog\/rakshabandhan\/#%E2%80%93_Story_of_Goddess_Lakshmi_and_King_Bali\" >&#8211; Story of Goddess Lakshmi and King Bali<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/astrotalk.com\/astrology-blog\/rakshabandhan\/#%E2%80%93_The_bond_of_Krishna_and_Draupadi\" >&#8211; The bond of Krishna and Draupadi<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/astrotalk.com\/astrology-blog\/rakshabandhan\/#%E2%80%93_An_Epic_story_of_Santoshi_Maa\" >&#8211; An Epic story of Santoshi Maa<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/astrotalk.com\/astrology-blog\/rakshabandhan\/#%E2%80%93_Story_of_Yama_and_Yamuna\" >&#8211; Story of Yama and Yamuna<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/astrotalk.com\/astrology-blog\/rakshabandhan\/#The_reason_behind_the_Celebration_of_Rakshabandhan\" >The reason behind the Celebration of Rakshabandhan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/astrotalk.com\/astrology-blog\/rakshabandhan\/#Raksha_Bandhan_in_Indian_History\" >Raksha Bandhan in Indian History<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/astrotalk.com\/astrology-blog\/rakshabandhan\/#Variation_and_Rituals\" >Variation and Rituals<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/astrotalk.com\/astrology-blog\/rakshabandhan\/#Special_dishes_for_Rakshabandhan_2021\" >Special dishes for Rakshabandhan 2021<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/astrotalk.com\/astrology-blog\/rakshabandhan\/#Final_Thoughts\" >Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/astrotalk.com\/astrology-blog\/rakshabandhan\/#Rakshabandhan_2020_and_Next_Four_Years\" >Rakshabandhan 2020 and Next Four Years<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Raksha Bandhan<\/strong> also is known as Rakhi, a phenomenon that celebrates the cultural and traditional values of India.&nbsp;It is a festival that commemorates love among brothers and sisters. It is the reason after the popularity of this festival across the world. People celebrate the festival of Rakhi in many different ways and spread the joy of the relationship of siblings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The worth of its impact influences people around the world to celebrate Raksha Bandhan. It is an annual ritual in Indian traditions that typically falls in the month of August. People believe it as the carnival of care, obligation, protection, and opulence. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rakshabandhan-_Meaning_for_People\"><\/span>Rakshabandhan- Meaning for People&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Raksha Bandhan holds immense importance in the Hindu religion. The bond of sisters and brothers is extraordinary in every manner. On this day sister ties Rakhi (amulet) on their brother\u2019s hand and prays for his prosperity. In return, brothers pledge for her protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This festival is made with two words. The first word is \u201cRaksha\u201d and the second is \u201cBandhan\u201d. These words are in Sanskrit with the meaning \u201ca knot of protection\u201d. &nbsp;The meaning derives the symbol of eternal love. The relationship between brother and sister doesn\u2019t mean only blood relations. It includes a celebration with all the other cousins, Bua (fraternal aunt), Bhabhi (sister-in-law) and Bhatija (Nephew). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alongside these relations, women from current time tie Rakhi to their sworn brothers. In this way, Raksha Bandha unites people from different places, castes, and religions. This is a festival that brings together people above from differences. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Origin_and_History_Rakshabandhan\"><\/span>Origin and History Rakshabandhan&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talking about the physical existence, Rakhi is just a thread that embellishes the hand of brothers with infinite prosperity &amp;accountability to protect sisters forever. This special festival gets its origin from centuries ago. There are various stories &amp; events from history, we are describing a few below- <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%93_Tale_of_Indra_Dev_and_Sachi\"><\/span>&#8211;&nbsp; Tale of Indra Dev and Sachi <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The story of Indra Dev and Sachi is one of the ancient tales and it comes from Bhavishya Purana. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"578\" height=\"365\" src=\"https:\/\/astrotalk.com\/astrology-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Indra-dev-and-sachi.png\" alt=\"-Rakshabandhan 2020 Tale of Indra Dev and Sachi\" class=\"wp-image-79730\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In a battle with Gods and demons, the principal divinity of sky Lord Indra was fighting on the side of Gods. He rains and thunderbolts. The war did not come to an influential ending because of the powerful demon king Bali. When Lord Indra\u2019s wife Sachi sees this, she goes to Lord Vishnu and he gives Sachi a holy bracelet made up of threads. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sachi ties the thread around the wrist of Lord Indra and he finally wins the war and recovers Amaravati. The history says these threads to be amulets that were used by women in prayers. In the ancient days, these threads were not limited to the relationship between brothers and sisters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%93_Story_of_Goddess_Lakshmi_and_King_Bali\"><\/span>&#8211; Story of Goddess Lakshmi and King Bali <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The story of Goddess Lakshmi and King Bali is accounted for in Bhagavata Purana and Vishnu Purana. Once, Lord Vishnu wins the three worlds from the demon sovereign Bali. He has to stay beside Bali in the palace. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Goddess Lakshmi, wife of Lord Vishnu wants him to return to Vaikuntha. She visits the palace of Bali and ties Rakhi on his wrist. On asking about return &amp; gift, she asks Bali to free her husband. &nbsp;Bali agrees to the request and frees LordVishnu. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%93_The_bond_of_Krishna_and_Draupadi\"><\/span>&#8211; The bond of Krishna and Draupadi <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Their story is accounted for Mahabharata. Before the war begins, Kunti ties Rakhi to Arjuna\u2019s son Abhimanyu and Draupadi ties a rakhi to Lord Krishna. In the era of Mahabharata, women tied Rakhi to brothers before they leave for war. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/astrotalk.com\/astrology-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Tales-of-Draupadi-and-Krishna.png\" alt=\"Rakshabandhan 2020 The bond of Krishna and Draupadi\" class=\"wp-image-79733\" width=\"406\" height=\"241\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%93_An_Epic_story_of_Santoshi_Maa\"><\/span>&#8211; An Epic story of Santoshi Maa <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Shubh and Labh, sons of Lord Ganesha were not happy that they don\u2019t have a sister. They kept asking for a sister from their father. Obliging to their request, Lord Ganesha created Santoshi Mata (Goddess Santoshi). She was a creation of divine flames on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%93_Story_of_Yama_and_Yamuna\"><\/span>&#8211; Story of Yama and Yamuna <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In accordance with the mythological tales, Yama was the Lord of Death. Yama did not meet his sister for 12 years. His sister the Yamuna was saddened with this. After advice from Ganga, Yama visits Yamuna\u2019s house. Delighted with the hospitality offered by the Yamuna, Yama asks her for the return gift the Yamuna expressed the wish to see her brother again. Yama then makes her immortal so that she would meet him again. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>His sister the Yamuna tied him Rakhi on his wrist for the first in the world. It blessed him with eternity. The festival of Rakhi is celebrated at that time. This incident gives the origin of the festival of \u201cBhai Dooj\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_reason_behind_the_Celebration_of_Rakshabandhan\"><\/span>The reason behind the Celebration of Rakshabandhan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are numerous stories behind the <strong>celebration of Raksha Bandhan<\/strong>. People from different regions believe in different tales connected with Rakhi. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Men and women who are not biologically related also celebrate Rakhi because it is a festival to celebrate the love of siblings as well as sworn relations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Raksha_Bandhan_in_Indian_History\"><\/span>Raksha Bandhan in Indian History<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>History of Celebration in India includes many stories. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Wife of Alexander and King Porus &nbsp;<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In a battle between the army of the Greek king, Alexandar and the Hindu king Porus, wife of Alexander sends a sacred thread to King Porus. She asks Porus not to harm Alexander.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Porus gives full respect to her rakhi and restrains himself from attacking Alexander. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/astrotalk.com\/astrology-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Rakhi-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"rakhi \" class=\"wp-image-79737\" width=\"256\" height=\"256\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Queen Karmavati and Humayun <\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Chittor\u2019s queen Karmavati sent a Rakhi to Humayun for protecting her from Bahadur Shah Zafar. Out of respect for Rakhi, Humayun turns back to carry his brotherly duty. Unfortunately, he arrives late after Chittor\u2019s custom of Jauhar in which she immolates herself. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Rabindranath Tagore\u2019s Story <\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In 1905, at the time of partition of Bengal, Rabindranath Tagore uses the festival to give a call for spreading the national spirit and maintaining harmony among people of the country. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Variation_and_Rituals\"><\/span>Variation and Rituals <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Just like other major Hindu festivals, the celebration of Raksha Bandhan takes place in numerous ways in different religions and regions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Hindu<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This festival is celebrated majorly in the northern portion of the country. People from every family gather in the morning. Sister comes with a plate embellished with Diya (lamp), sweets, and Tilak. The Sister ties a rakhi on the hand of brother and he gives her gift in return. Countries like Nepal and Pakistan also celebrate Rakshabandhan. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Sikh <\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In the Sikh community, the festival is celebrated by the name \u201cRakhardi\u201d. They believe this day for the devotion of love &amp; care shared by siblings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Jain <\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In the Jain community, people observe this festival with ceremonial threads to the devotees. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Special_dishes_for_Rakshabandhan_2021\"><\/span>Special dishes for Rakshabandhan 2021<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are a few suggestions on how you can decorate your plates with a variety of food on Rakshabandhan 2021- <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Drink- Mango Shake, Sweet Lassi, Chhach, and Aam Panna. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Snacks- Tandoori Aloo Tikka, Sev Puri, and Chane. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sweets- Mango Sandesh, Malpua, Rabri, Nariyal Laddo, and Peda. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meal- Malai Paneer and Tava Naan, Shahi Pulaav. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><\/span>Final Thoughts <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Every family considers the festival of Raksha Bandhan a little more special because it brings together people out of their variations. It offers strength and affection. On this day siblings promise each other a bond of a lifetime with undying trust &amp; loyalty. The festival of Rakshabandhan&nbsp;is a commemoration of purity, fondness, and devotion. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/astrotalk.com\/astrology-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/fsf.png\" alt=\"Raksha Bandhan\" class=\"wp-image-79742\" width=\"338\" height=\"206\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You may also read astounding stories of divine glance&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/astrotalk.in\/astrology-blog\/sri-krishna-janmashtami\/\">Lord Krishna and his birthday<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rakshabandhan_2020_and_Next_Four_Years\"><\/span>Rakshabandhan 2020 and Next Four Years<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This year, Rakshabandhan 2020 falls on Monday, 3rd August.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"wp-block-table aligncenter\"><tbody><tr><td>\n  <strong>Day<\/strong>\n  <\/td><td>\n  <strong>Date<\/strong>\n  <\/td><td>\n  <strong>Year<\/strong>\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  Monday\n  <\/td><td>\n  3<sup>rd<\/sup>\n  <\/td><td>  August 2020  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  Sunday\n  <\/td><td>\n  22<sup>nd<\/sup>\n  <\/td><td>  August 2021  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  Thursday\n  <\/td><td>\n  11<sup>th<\/sup>\n  <\/td><td>  August 2022  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  Wednesday\n  <\/td><td>\n  30<sup>th<\/sup>\n  <\/td><td>  August 2023  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  Monday\n  <\/td><td>\n  19<sup>th<\/sup>\n  <\/td><td>  August 2024  <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align:center\">These were some major details about the festival of Rakshabandhan 2020 and you may also like to read about <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/astrotalk.com\/astrology-blog\/what-you-should-know-about-hariyali-teej-this-year\/\">The Indian Festival of Swings.&nbsp;<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"pvc_clear\"><\/div><p id=\"pvc_stats_2973\" class=\"pvc_stats total_only  \" data-element-id=\"2973\" style=\"\"><i class=\"pvc-stats-icon medium\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"far\" data-icon=\"chart-bar\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-chart-bar fa-w-16 fa-2x\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M396.8 352h22.4c6.4 0 12.8-6.4 12.8-12.8V108.8c0-6.4-6.4-12.8-12.8-12.8h-22.4c-6.4 0-12.8 6.4-12.8 12.8v230.4c0 6.4 6.4 12.8 12.8 12.8zm-192 0h22.4c6.4 0 12.8-6.4 12.8-12.8V140.8c0-6.4-6.4-12.8-12.8-12.8h-22.4c-6.4 0-12.8 6.4-12.8 12.8v198.4c0 6.4 6.4 12.8 12.8 12.8zm96 0h22.4c6.4 0 12.8-6.4 12.8-12.8V204.8c0-6.4-6.4-12.8-12.8-12.8h-22.4c-6.4 0-12.8 6.4-12.8 12.8v134.4c0 6.4 6.4 12.8 12.8 12.8zM496 400H48V80c0-8.84-7.16-16-16-16H16C7.16 64 0 71.16 0 80v336c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h464c8.84 0 16-7.16 16-16v-16c0-8.84-7.16-16-16-16zm-387.2-48h22.4c6.4 0 12.8-6.4 12.8-12.8v-70.4c0-6.4-6.4-12.8-12.8-12.8h-22.4c-6.4 0-12.8 6.4-12.8 12.8v70.4c0 6.4 6.4 12.8 12.8 12.8z\" class=\"\"><\/path><\/svg><\/i> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" alt=\"Loading\" src=\"https:\/\/astrotalk.com\/astrology-blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/page-views-count\/ajax-loader-2x.gif\" border=0 \/><\/p><div class=\"pvc_clear\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Details of Festival&nbsp; Rakshabandhan or Rakhi or Raksha Bandhan is one of the most celebrated festivals of India. 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