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Regional Significance of Rakhi
Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu: - Avani Avittam /Upakarman/Upakarma
In southern and central parts of India including Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Maharahstra, and Orissa, Raksha Bandhan is celebrated by the Brahmin community as Avani Avittam.
In Karnataka, this day is celebrated as Upakarma. Upakarma is one of the ancient Historical Vedic religion practiced to date. The event is conducted once a year, around August - September and most practicing Brahmins follow it.
Madhya Pradesh, Chattisgarh: In central parts of India such as Madhya Pradesh, Chattisgarh, Jharkand and Bihar this day is celebrated as Kajari Purnima. It is an important day for farmers and women blessed with a son. On the ninth day after Shravana Amavasya, the preparations of the Kajari festival start. This ninth day is called Kajari Navami and varied rituals are performed by women who have sons until Kajri Purnima or the full moon day.
Pavitropana: In parts of Gujarat, this day is celebrated as Pavitropana. On this day people perform the grand pooja of Lord Shiva. It is the culmination of the prayers done through out the year.
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