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On which day is Raksha Bandhan observed?

  • Last day of the Hindu lunar calendar month of Chaitra
  • Last day of the Hindu lunar calendar month of Kartika
  • Last day of the Hindu lunar calendar month of Shravana (correct)
  • Last day of the Hindu lunar calendar month of Phalguna

    • What do sisters do on Raksha Bandhan?

  • Tie a talisman or amulet around the wrists of their brothers (correct)
  • Receive a gift from their brothers
  • Traditionally invest the brothers with a share of the responsibility of their potential care
  • All of the above

    • What does the expression 'Raksha Bandhan' mean?

  • The bond of unity and harmony
  • The bond of love and affection
  • The bond of protection, obligation, or care (correct)
  • The bond of friendship and trust

    • Where is Raksha Bandhan celebrated?

    <p>South Asia and other parts of the world significantly influenced by Hindu culture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When was the expression 'Raksha Bandhan' more commonly applied to a similar ritual?

    <p>Until the mid-20th century</p> Signup and view all the answers

    हजारी प्रसाद द्विवेदी किसके लिए प्रसिद्ध थे?

    <p>प्राचीन धार्मिक आंदोलनों के इतिहासकार</p> Signup and view all the answers

    हजारी प्रसाद द्विवेदी कितनी भाषाओं के विद्वान थे?

    <p>9</p> Signup and view all the answers

    हजारी प्रसाद द्विवेदी किस विषय पर भारतीय साहित्य के इतिहास के बारे में लिखते थे?

    <p>मध्यकालीन धार्मिक आंदोलन</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Raksha Bandhan

    • Raksha Bandhan is observed on a full moon day in the month of Shravan, usually in August.
    • On Raksha Bandhan, sisters tie a rakhi, a sacred thread, on their brothers' wrists as a symbol of protection and brotherly love.
    • The expression 'Raksha Bandhan' means "the bond of protection" or "the knot of protection".
    • Raksha Bandhan is celebrated in India and Nepal.

    Hajari Prasad Dwivedi

    • Hajari Prasad Dwivedi was famous for his work in Hindi literature.
    • Hajari Prasad Dwivedi was a scholar of multiple languages.
    • Hajari Prasad Dwivedi wrote about the history of Indian literature, specifically on the subject of Indian literary history.

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    Test your knowledge of the Hindu festival Raksha Bandhan with this quiz. Explore the customs, traditions, and significance of this annual rite celebrated in South Asia and other parts of the world influenced by Hindu culture.

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