Raksha Bandhan 2025 falls on August 9 and celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters. Sisters tie a sacred thread (rakhi) on their brothers' wrists, symbolizing love and protection. Brothers in turn pledge to protect their sisters and give gifts.
Major Festival
Raksha Bandhan
रक्षा बंधन
Saturday, August 9, 2025Shravana Masa
Significance
The festival has roots in multiple legends, including Draupadi tying a strip of cloth on Lord Krishna's wrist, and Rani Karnavati sending a rakhi to Emperor Humayun. It celebrates familial love and duty.
Rituals & Traditions
- Sisters tying rakhi on brothers' wrists
- Brothers giving gifts and money to sisters
- Performing aarti and applying tilak
- Sharing sweets and festive meals
- Praying for each other's well-being
Panchang Details
Tithi
Purnima
Masa
Shravana
Paksha
Shukla
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