Regional Names of Rakhi

Rakhi

The word “Rakhi” means a cotton bracelet. As a cotton bracelet is mainly used in this festival, the people opted for to give this name.

Rakhi Purnima

This name is mainly given by the people of the north along with the northwestern parts of India.According to customs they have different rituals in different parts, however, the belief remains the same everywhere.

Pavitropana

This name is mainly linked to Gujarat.According to the rituals, on this day, people worship Lord Shiva. People devoted pray, as they believe that during the hour of Pavitropana, a culmination of all the prayer that is done year long can be done.

Nariyal Purnima

 It is called so mainly in the Western Ghats, and in parts of Gujarat, Goa, Maharashtra and Karnataka.In these areas, the festival indicates the beginning of the new season, especially for   those who are dependent on the sea.

Kajari Purnima

In many areas of Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, and Chhattisgarh, it is called so.In these areas, this festival is very important to farmers who have male children.

Avani Avittam or Upakarman

 This name is mainly used in the southern parts of India which include Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Orissa, although in some parts.This day is said to be very important for the Brahmins, as all of them change their holy threads.