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  2. Raksha Bandhan - Wikipedia

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    Women shopping for rakhi Tying the rakhi on the wrist. While Raksha Bandhan is celebrated in various parts of India, different regions mark the day in different ways. In the state of West Bengal, this day is also called Jhulan Purnima. Prayers and puja of Krishna and Radha are performed there. Sisters tie rakhi to brothers and wish immortality.

  3. List of Hindu festivals - Wikipedia

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    Rakhi Purnima or Raksha Bandhan is a festival celebrated mainly in northern Indian states. Rakhi is a special occasion to celebrate the chaste bond of love between a brother and a sister. Teejdi or Kajri Teej. Third day after Raksha Bandhan "Teejdi" is a festival of Sindhis.

  4. Shravana (month) - Wikipedia

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    Raksha Bandhan also called Rakhi Purnima or simply Rakhi in many parts of India and Nepal, is a Hindu religious festival. [6] The festival signifies and celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters. It is celebrated on Shravana Purnima (Full Moon). In simple words, Raksha bandhan means "Bond of Protection". [7]

  5. Juneteenth explained: What is the holiday, why was it created ...

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    It wasn’t a celebration of history.” For many African Americans, the farther away from Texas that they grew up increased the likelihood they didn’t have big Juneteenth celebrations regularly.

  6. Rakhi system - Wikipedia

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    The Sardari in-which the Rakhi tax was paid to by the locals was obliged to protect them from "plunder, theft, or molestation" from within the community or by outsiders. [3] [9] Folks from all backgrounds were afforded protection by the Khalsa through the Rakhi arrangement; from various religious backgrounds (such as Hindus, Sikhs, and Muslims) to various social classes (peasants and landowners).

  7. History of Texas - Wikipedia

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    This map is the earliest recorded document of Texas history. [ 18 ] Between 1528 and 1535, four survivors of the Narváez expedition , including Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca and Estevanico , spent six and a half years in Texas as slaves and traders among various native groups.

  8. Hispanic Heritage Month: Celebrating culture, history ... - AOL

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    Another celebration Zamillio is looking forward to is in October. “The actual Hispanic heritage celebration, also at American History Museum, is Latinos in Sports on Oct. 12,” he said.

  9. Once, Texas had its own ‘States’ Rights Thanksgiving Day,’ to ...

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    Texas refused to celebrate the U.S. Thanksgiving. But Texans refused to go along. November has five Thursdays this year. That’s how it was in 1944, 1945, 1950, 1951 and 1956.