The most popular Indian festival Rakshabandhan is known by different names in different states and Indian communities. This is due to the fact that different regions hold the different significance of Rakshabandhan across the nation. The festival of Raksha Bandhan is basically celebrated specifically in Northern and Western India. And, as far as different regions of India are considered, the auspicious festival is celebrated in other parts with the same enthusiasm and zeal, but with different significance. The Rakhi celebration in Southern India and coastal regions holds utmost significance in rich Indian culture and heritage.

Let us see by how many names Rakshabandhan is known in different regions of India:

• In South India: Upakarma or Avani Avittam
• In Chhattisgarh, Bihar, Madhay Pradesh and Jharkand: Kajari Purnima
• In Western India: Narali Purnima or Nariyal Purnima
• In Gujarat: Pavitropana