Raksha Bandhan is a traditional Indian festival that celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters. On this day, sisters tie a protective thread called a rakhi on their brothers’ wrists, and in return, brothers promise to protect and support their sisters.
The festival has its roots in ancient traditions and legends. One popular story is of Lord Krishna and Draupadi—when Krishna hurt his finger, Draupadi tore a piece of her saree to bandage it. Touched by her care, Krishna promised to protect her always. Raksha Bandhan symbolizes this same sense of care and promise between siblings. It’s not just limited to blood relations—anyone who shares a meaningful brother-sister-like bond can celebrate it.
Raksha Bandhan 2025 – Date and Muhurat
- Raksha Bandhan: Saturday, August 9, 2025
- Raksha Bandhan Thread Ceremony Time: 05:47 AM to 01:24 PM
- Duration: 7 Hours 37 Mins
- Bhadra Status: Raksha Bandhan Bhadra gets over before Sunrise.
- Purnima Tithi Begins: 02:12 PM on August 8, 2025
- Purnima Tithi Ends: 01:24 PM on August 9, 2025
Rituals
- Sisters prepare a puja thali. It holds a rakhi, kumkum, rice grains, a diya, and sweets.
- Brothers and sisters sit facing each other.
- The sister applies a tilak of kumkum and rice on her brother’s forehead.
- She ties the rakhi around his wrist.
- Sisters offer sweets to their brothers.
- Brothers offer gifts to their sisters.
- Brothers promise to protect their sisters.
- Families gather and share a festive meal.
- They exchange good wishes.
- Some families perform a small prayer before the ceremony.
- Sisters pray for their brothers’ well-being.
- Brothers pray for their sisters’ happiness.
- People wear new clothes for the occasion.
- Temples may hold special prayers.
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Things to Do or Not to Do on Raksha Bandhan
Raksha Bandhan celebrates sibling bonds. Here are a few things to consider:
| Things to Do | Things to Avoid |
| Prepare the puja thali. | Arguing with siblings. |
| Tie the rakhi with care. | Forgetting the significance of the day. |
| Offer sweets to your brother. | Being ungrateful for gifts. |
| Exchange gifts thoughtfully. | Disrespecting family elders. |
| Promise protection and support. | Engaging in negativity. |
| Seek blessings from elders. | Wasting food or resources. |
| Spend time with family. | Being rude or arrogant. |
| Wear traditional clothes. | Harming any living being. |
| Pray for well-being. | Creating conflict. |
