Traditions.
How Shravan Purnima is celebrated across India, and the stories behind the customs.
Indra and Sachi, Lakshmi and King Bali, Krishna and Draupadi, Yama and Yamuna, and a 1905 rakhi that crossed religions in Bengal. What each story says about the thread.
Rakhis Editorial · 7 min readSimple, original essays on Raksha Bandhan for school students, in three lengths, with tips on how to make your own essay stand out.
Rakhis Editorial · 5 min readThe hanging rakhi tied on a sister-in-law's bangle started in Marwari and Rajasthani homes. Here is what it means, how it is tied and how to choose one.
Rakhis Editorial · 5 min readWhile much of India ties rakhis, fishing families along the Maharashtra and Goa coast offer coconuts to the sea. Here is why.
Rakhis Editorial · 5 min readWorth a look for traditions
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