Raksha Bandhan
This festival is one of the most pious festivals of the Hindus. This day is devoted to the devout love between brothers and sisters. On this day sisters tie a silken thread around their brothers wrist and brothers pledge to protect their sisters from all evils. Then sisters offer sweets to their brothers, who in turn give them some present.

The Kumbh Mela
Hindus believe that at Allahabad, the Jumna and Ganges meet an invisible river called the Saraswati. The meeting point is called Triveni, and is especially sacred to the Hindus. In the mingled waters of these rivers, devout Hindus come to purify themselves.

Many pilgrims come to Allahabad in the bathing season, the Hindu month of Magh (mid-January to mid-February). During this month, a great gathering and fair called Magh Mela takes place on the sands. Every 12th year, when the waters are felt to be especially purifying, Allahabad holds a much greater festival called Kumbh Mela. Many millions of pilgrims attend this festival, coming from all over India.

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