Raksha Bandhan to Janmashtami: 5 Major Hindu festivals in August

Hariyali Teej is on August 7. On this day, married women fast and seek blessings from Lord Shiva and Devi Parvati for a happy marital life and prosperity. 

Nag Panchami is on August 9 this year. During the Sawan, Hindus, Buddhists, and Jains worship nagas or snakes and seek blessings. 

Kalki Jayanti is on August 10. On this auspicious day, Hindus celebrate the arrival of Vishnu's 10th and final avatar on earth to fight all the evil and establish peace. 

Raksha Bandhan is on August 19 this year. It is the day when sisters tie a Raksha thread on their brothers' wrists. It symbolizes care, love, and a deep bond between the two. 

This year Krishna Janmashtami is on August 26. It is the holy day when Lord Krishna was born. On this day, devotees fast and worship Lord Krishna to seek blessings.