Augustcultural Festival
Janai Purnima / Raksha Bandhan / Kwati Punhi
जनै पूर्णिमा / रक्षा बन्धन / क्वाँटी पुन्ही
About the Celebration
A sacred day where Brahmins and Chhetris renew their holy cord (Janai), sisters tie protective Rakhi on their brothers, and families relish wholesome nine-sprouted bean soup (Kwati).
Spiritual & Cultural Significance
Symbolizes purity of mind, body, and word, and protects against sickness during the rainy monsoon season.
Key Rituals & Days
- Changing the sacred thread after Vedic cleansing rituals
- Tying sacred protective threads (Doro / Rakhi) on the wrist
- Cooking and eating nutritional sprouted Kwati soup