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Every year, Nepal celebrates the full moon of Shrawan with one of its most sacred festivals — Janai Purnima, (Rakshya Bandhan). It’s a day of spiritual renewal, sibling love, and heartfelt family gatherings.

Whether it’s changing the Janai (sacred thread), cooking a nourishing Kwati meal, or tying a Rakhi to celebrate the bond between brothers and sisters — this festival brings families together.

But what if you’re far from home?

City Express and the CityPay app make it easy to be part of the celebration — no matter where you are in the world.

Why Janai Purnima Matters

📅 Date this year: २४ साउन २०८२, शनिवार — August 9, 2025 (Saturday)

Janai Purnima marks a time of cleansing and protection. Men in Nepal, especially from the Brahmin and Chhetri communities change their sacred thread (Janai) and wear sacred yellow and red thread on wrists after performing ritual baths and pujas. Meanwhile, the rest of the country enjoys family feasts, especially the traditional Kwati, made from nine types of sprouted lentils.

On the same day, Rakshya Bandhan is celebrated — sisters tie sacred threads (Rakhi) on their brothers’ wrists, praying for their well-being. In return, brothers give gifts and blessings — a timeless tradition now made easier with digital remittance even if you are miles apart.

Send Rakshya Bandhan Gifts Instantly with CityPay

 Whether you're in Dubai, Korea, Malaysia, Australia, or Europe, you can now:

• Send money gifts directly to your sister’s bank account or CityPay wallet

• Help cover festival expenses like food, clothes, or puja items

• Add a message of love and warmth with your transfer in remarks

 With CityPay, you don’t just send money — you send emotions. ❤️

“This Janai Purnima, I surprised my sister in Nepal with a CityPay transfer and a message wishing her all the best for her upcoming exams. She used the money for tuition expenses and shopping and called me with tears of joy.”
– Sunil T., Nepali in Qatar

Why Send Money to  CityPay App using City Express Money Transfer?

With the CityPay app, remittance doesn’t end at cash pickup. The money sent can be:

•  Used directly from the app — no need to go to a counter

•  Spent on shopping, gifts, or groceries

•  Used for mobile top-up, electricity bills, or TV recharge

•  Transferred to any bank account in Nepal

•  Paid via QR codes (Smart QR & NepalPay QR)

•  Used for government and utility payments

•  Used for donations, medical bills, and more

Manage all your finances — remittance, payments, and requests — in one app.

 Send Money to Nepal from 15+ Countries

Trying to send money home this Janai Purnima?

We’ve got you covered — with global reach and local heart.

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 This Janai Purnima & Rakshya Bandhan 2025 (2082 B.S.):

Be there for your loved ones — even from abroad.
Send money home safely, instantly, and emotionally with City Express & CityPay App.

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✅ Festival-ready solutions

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