Akshaya Tritiya, also known as Akha Teej is a holy day for Hindu and Jain.

The date of the Hindu festival Krishna Janmashtami 2012 is Friday 10 August.

'Raksha Bandhan' or 'Rakhi' is a special occasion to celebrate this emotional bonding by tying a holy thread around the wrist.

Akshaya Tritiya or Akha Teej is the birthday of Lord Parashurama, the sixth incarnation of Vishnu. It is also regarded as the start of the Treta Yuga.

This celebration starts from Navratri and ends with the tenth day festival of Dussehra.

Ganesh Chaturthi is the festival of Lord Ganesha.