There is more to Raksha Bandhan than tying a thread. It is a potent representation of love and unending promise. (Photo: Social Media)
Raksha Bandhan is one of India's most cherished festivals in the Hindu religion. This festival celebrates the sacred bond of love between brothers and sisters. Marked by traditions, prayers, and emotional warmth, the festival brings families together in a celebration of protection and affection.
Families across India will celebrate Raksha Bandhan on Saturday, August 9, 2025.
There is more to Raksha Bandhan than tying a thread. It is a potent representation of love and unending promise. Sisters show their love and protection on this day by tying a rakhi around their brothers' wrists. In return, brothers give gifts and vow to protect their sisters always.
“It is one of the most heartwarming festivals because it reflects the sweetness in sibling relationships,” say many families across India.
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According to the Hindu Panchang, Raksha Bandhan falls on the full moon (Purnima) of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Shravan.
This year, the Purnima tithi begins at 2:12 PM on August 8 (Friday) and ends at 1:24 PM on August 9 (Saturday). Following the Udaya Tithi, Raksha Bandhan will be celebrated on August 9, 2025.
Sisters can bind rakhi on August 9 from 5:47 AM to 1:24 PM during the Shubh Muhurat. This allows for a 7-hour, 37-minute timeframe for the ceremony.
Raksha Bandhan 2025 is considered highly auspicious due to the presence of multiple yogas:
These yogas are considered highly beneficial for prosperity and harmony.
Clean the house thoroughly first thing in the morning. With rakhi, roli, rice, diya, incense sticks, candies, and other puja supplies, prepare a puja thali. Offer water in a clay or silver kalash to start the ceremonies.
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Invoke Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi, light the lamp, and do the ritual. After that, the sister binds the rakhi, applies rice and roli, places a tilak on her brother's forehead, and gives him candy. The brother pledges to always keep her safe when she prays for his long life and happiness. The emotional bond between siblings is strengthened by this occasion.
Bring a white conch shell (shankh) home as a special Raksha Bandhan 2025 tip. Put it at your place of worship and blow it frequently. It is said that this practice will make the home wealthy and prosperous.
Raksha Bandhan is a festival that goes beyond tradition. It’s a celebration of unbreakable bonds, blessings, and shared memories. With the right timing and heartfelt rituals, it brings peace, love, and prosperity into every home.
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