<P> In the regions of North India, mostly Jammu, it is a common practice to fly kites on the nearby occasions of Janamashtami and Raksha Bandhan . It's not unusual to see the sky filled with kites of all shapes and sizes, on and around these two dates . The locals buy kilometres of strong kite string, commonly called as "gattu door" in the local language, along with a multitude of kites . </P> <P> In Haryana, in addition to celebrating Raksha Bandhan, people observe the festival of Salono . Salono is celebrated by priests solemnly tying amulets against evil on people's wrists . As elsewhere, sisters tie threads on brothers with prayers for their well being, and the brothers give her gifts promising to safeguard her . </P> <P> In Nepal, Raksha Bandhan is referred to as Janai Purnima or Rishitarpani, and involves a sacred thread ceremony . It is observed by both Hindus and Buddhists of Nepal . The Hindu men change the thread they wear around their chests (janai), while in some parts of Nepal girls and women tie rakhi on their brother's wrists . The Raksha Bandhan - like brother sister festival is observed by other Hindus of Nepal during one of the days of the Tihar (or Diwali) festival . </P> <P> The festival is observed by the Shaiva Hindus, and is popularly known in Newar community as Gunhu Punhi . </P>

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