Raksha Bandhan

  • Date: Saturday, 9 August 2025
  • Tithi Begins: 08 August, 2025 – 03:11 PM
  • Tithi Ends: 09 August, 2025 – 11:45 AM
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Raksha Bandhan 2025

Raksha Bandhan, also known as Rakshabandhan (रक्षाबंधन), is a sacred Hindu festival that honours the deep bond between brothers and sisters. This joyous day symbolizes love, protection, and lifelong companionship. Let’s explore its meaning, rituals, date, and deeper significance in Sanatan Dharma.

Raksha Bandhan 2025 Date & Time | When is Raksha Bandhan in 2025?

Raksha Bandhan 2025 will be celebrated on (2025 Mein Rakshabandhan Kab Hai):

  • Date: Saturday, 9 August 2025
  • Purnima Tithi Begins: 08 August, 2025 – 03:11 PM
  • Purnima Tithi Ends: 09 August, 2025 – 11:45 AM
  • Rakhi Muhurat (Thread Ceremony Time): 09 August – 05:45 AM to 11:45 AM

This muhurat is based on Drik Panchang and is suitable for tying rakhi and performing RakshaBandhan vrat vidhi rituals.

Raksha Bandhan Vrat Vidhi

Raksha Bandhan Vrat Vidhi (Puja Vidhi)

The day begins with a rakshabandhan vrat (fast) and preparation for the rakhi ceremony. Here’s a brief step-by-step guide:

  • Wake up early, bathe, and wear clean traditional clothes.

  • Set up a puja thali with Roli, Akshat (rice grains), diya, sweets, and rakhi.

  • Perform a small aarti and pray to Lord Vishnu and Lord Ganesha.

  • The sister ties the rakhi on her brother’s wrist, applies tilak, and offers sweets.

  • The brother vows to protect her and gives a rakshabandhan gift in return.

The Story of Raksha Bandhan

There are many stories behind Raksha Bandhan in Hindu scriptures:

Draupadi and Krishna:
When Krishna injured his finger, Draupadi tore her saree and tied a strip to stop the bleeding. Deeply moved, Krishna vowed to protect her always—later proven when he saved her from dishonor in the Kaurava court.

Indra and Indrani:
During a battle between gods and demons, Indrani tied a sacred thread on Indra’s wrist to protect him. With her prayers, he won the war—marking one of the earliest forms of Rakshabandhan.

King Bali and Goddess Lakshmi:
To bring Lord Vishnu back from King Bali’s palace, Lakshmi tied a rakhi to Bali while disguised as a Brahmin woman. Touched, Bali granted her wish, showing that rakhi symbolizes love and protection beyond siblings.

Rituals and Traditions of Rakshabandhan

Rituals and Traditions of Raksha Bandhan

Besides the thread-tying ceremony, here are a few traditional practices of Raksha Bandhan:

  • Sisters perform Aarti and apply tilak on their brothers’ forehead.

  • Brothers give gifts, blessings, or money in return.

  • Some families also worship Chandra (Moon) on this day for emotional harmony.

  • In certain regions, Brahmins change their sacred thread (Upakarma) on this day.

Importance of Raksha Bandhan in Sanatan Dharma

Importance of Raksha Bandhan in Sanatana Dharma is – 

  • Reinforces the dharma of protection and mutual respect between siblings.

  • Represents the power of a sacred thread (raksha sutra) in protecting from negative energies.

  • Encourages unity, compassion, and care within the family.

  • Aligns with Purnima Tithi, which is spiritually significant in Vedic traditions.

Raksha Bandhan Gift Ideas | Rakhi Gift Ideas

Looking for the perfect gift for sister on rakhi or rakshabandhan gift for sister?

  • Spiritual gifts: Rudraksha malas, Bhagavad Gita books, or puja kits.

  • Traditional jewellery or personalized gifts.

  • Self-care items like natural beauty kits, perfumes, or puja essentials.

  • Sweets and dry fruits hampers.

FAQs

Raksha Bandhan is on 9 August 2025, Saturday.

It means ‘Bond of Protection, care and Love’, where a sister ties rakhi to seek protection and love from her brother.

Raksha Bandhan in 2024 was on 19 August 2024, Monday.

To honour the sacred bond between siblings and the promise of lifelong protection.

Traditionally, yes, but today it also represents a promise of protection between close friends, spiritual guides, and even across communities

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