Updated On: 04 August, 2025 10:45 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
According to the Hindu lunar calendar, the occasion is observed on the full moon day (purnima) of the Shravan month, which usually falls in August according to the Gregorian calendar

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Raksha Bandhan, one of the most auspicious Hindu festivals that celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters, is around the corner, and people across India are preparing for the festivities. According to the Hindu lunar calendar, the occasion is observed on the full moon day (Purnima) of the Shravan month, which typically falls in August according to the Gregorian calendar.
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