Festival of Rakhi in Kolkata (West Bengal)

Raksha Bandhan in Kolkata is a little bit different from Northern India. Rakhi is a festival, which is originally a tradition of Northern India. Raksha Bandhan is a day when a sister ties Rakhi thread on the wrist of his brother and wishes for his well being and happiness.

In Kolkata this tradition is popularly celebrated as Bhai Dhooj. This festival is similar to Raksha Bandhan. Due to cultural differences some traditions are celebrated differently in different parts of the country.

Although Rakhi is not the major festival of Kolkata still like the other parts of India this day is celebrated with bliss and happiness. People in West Bengal also tie the Rakhi thread around the wrist of her brother. This is accompanied by the Chandan Tilak as well.

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