Banks Closed for Raksha Bandhan and Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya Bahadur's Birthday

When is Raksha Bandhan in 2024?

In 2024, Raksha Bandhan will be celebrated on Monday, August 19th.

Related Holidays in August 19, 2024:

* Raksha Bandhan * Jhulana Purnima * Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya Bahadur's Birthday

What is Raksha Bandhan?

Raksha Bandhan is a Hindu festival that celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters. On this day, sisters tie a rakhi, a sacred thread, on their brothers' wrists as a symbol of protection and love. Brothers, in turn, vow to protect their sisters from harm.

What is Jhulana Purnima?

Jhulana Purnima is a Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna. On this day, devotees swing Lord Krishna's idol in a cradle as a symbol of joy and devotion.

Who is Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya Bahadur?

Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya Bahadur was the last king of the princely state of Tripura. He was a renowned patron of the arts and culture and is considered one of the greatest rulers of Tripura.

Which banks will be closed on August 19, 2024?

Banks in the following states will be closed on August 19, 2024: * Assam * Bihar * Chhattisgarh * Gujarat * Haryana * Himachal Pradesh * Jammu and Kashmir * Jharkhand * Karnataka * Kerala * Madhya Pradesh * Maharashtra * Manipur * Meghalaya * Mizoram * Nagaland * Odisha * Punjab * Rajasthan * Sikkim * Tamil Nadu * Telangana * Tripura * Uttarakhand * Uttar Pradesh * West Bengal

What are the timings for Raksha Bandhan thread ceremony in 2024?

The Raksha Bandhan thread ceremony can be observed from 06:27 AM to 02:25 PM on August 19, 2024.