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August
Raksha Bandhan (Across North India) August 5
A day for all brothers and sisters. Sisters tie threads or Rakhis on their brother’s wrists. The brothers in turn promise to protect their sisters and give them gifts.
Nehru Trophy Boat Race (Kerala) August 8
Adrenaline pumping action at the beautiful backwaters of Kerala. This is the famous annual boat race of Alappuzha. Crews of over hundred men in long snake-like boats sweat it out for a coveted trophy. Hundreds gather to watch the boatmen zoom past. Janmashtami (Across India) August 14
On the occasion of Lord Krishna’s birthday, there’s great fervour amongst Hindus all over the country. In Maharashtra, earthen pots of curd and butter are hung high up over the streets. Young men enacting an episode from Krishna’s childhood form human pyramids by climbing on each other’s shoulders and try to break these pots. The story goes that young Krishna would go to any heights (literally!) to have his fill. Independence Day (Across India) August 15
As the name goes, India gained freedom from the rule of the British on this day. There are flag hoisting ceremonies and cultural programs in the state capitals. The biggest of them all happens at Red Fort in Delhi. Ganesh Chaturthi (Maharashtra and Karnataka) August 23
Gala festivities happen in west India during this 10-day long annual festival. It’s dedicated to Lord Ganesha, the elephant headed Hindu God who is said to bring success. Images of Lord Ganesha are mounted and worshipped. And, on the last day, these are carried in processions and immersed in flowing waters. The sea face in Mumbai is packed with people who attend the immersion. Quite a sight, this!