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Raksha Bandhan Festivities Light Up Jaipur Markets and Homes
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jaipur
🗓 28 Aug 2026, 08:19 PM
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On Raksha Bandhan, sisters tied rakhis on their brothers' wrists in Jaipur and surrounding rural areas, praying for their long life. Markets across the city buzzed with brisk sales of rakhis, sweets and gifts.
The festival of Raksha Bandhan was observed on Friday throughout Jaipur city and its adjoining rural localities. Sisters performed the traditional ritual of tying a rakhi on their brothers' wrists and expressed wishes for their prosperity and longevity.
In the city's markets, stalls were filled with colorful rakhis, assorted sweets and a variety of gift items. Shoppers thronged the bazaars, making brisk purchases as families prepared to celebrate the occasion.
The festive spirit was visible not only in urban centers but also in villages across Rajasthan, where the day was marked by similar customs and a sense of togetherness among brothers and sisters.
In the city's markets, stalls were filled with colorful rakhis, assorted sweets and a variety of gift items. Shoppers thronged the bazaars, making brisk purchases as families prepared to celebrate the occasion.
The festive spirit was visible not only in urban centers but also in villages across Rajasthan, where the day was marked by similar customs and a sense of togetherness among brothers and sisters.