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Celebrating Rakhi & Rakshabandhan 2023 with Countryoven: Strengthening Bonds of Love

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  Introduction: Rakhi, also known as Raksha Bandhan, is an ancient Indian festival that celebrates the bond of love between siblings. It is a day filled with love, affection, and promises of protection, where sisters tie sacred threads around their brothers' wrists, and brothers pledge to safeguard their sisters throughout their lives. As we approach Rakhi & Rakshabandhan 2023, Countryoven is delighted to be part of this cherished tradition, offering a wide array of delightful gifts and goodies to make this festival even more special. Revisiting the Significance of Rakhi & Rakshabandhan:   In this section, we delve into the historical and cultural significance of Rakhi & Rakshabandhan. We explore the origins of the festival, its connection to historical events, and how it has evolved over time. Understanding the essence of this celebration brings us closer to the true spirit of Rakhi and the love it represents. Rakhi & Rakshabandhan, an age-old festival, hol

Ugadi Gifts

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UGADI The term Ugadi literally means Aadi or the beginning. It is believed that if the first day of the year is spent happily, enjoyment will follow the rest of the year. The new year is welcomed with great fan fare and lots of fanfare. It is believed that on the day of Ugadi that Kali Yuga started. This ancient festival is considered to be an auspicious festival. This festival is also known as Yugadi. SIGNIFICANCE OF UGADI According to the lunisolar Hindu calendar, the New Year falls in the month of March or April. This New Year,is known as Ugadi, is celebrated in the states of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh and by other names in many other states of India. Ugadi is also the time when the official almanac, popularly known as ‘Panchanga Sravanam’ among south Indians, is read out to inform people of upcoming events from rain and crop cycles to weather forecasts and zodiac details. In days when there was no meteorological department to tell everyone such details, the ‘Pan