Raksha Bandhan is observed on the full moon day of August.  The word Raksha means "protection", and the word Bandhan means "bond".  On this day women of all ages tie a Rakhi (decorated thread) on the right wrist of their brothers as a taken protection against evil during the year.
Raksha Bandhan will be celebrated on Saturday, August 16, 2008.
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On the 8th day of the black half of Bhadra Lord Krishna was born the eight Avtar (incarnation) of Lord Vishnu.  Therefore, this day is well known as Janmashtami.
This year we celebrate the birth of Lord Krishna on Saturday, August 23, 2008.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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