Sister tying rakhi on brothers wrist during Raksha Bandhan
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Raksha Bandhan 2025: Festival of Sibling Love

January 13, 20256 min read

Celebrate Raksha Bandhan when sisters tie rakhi on brothers wrists, symbolizing protection, love, and the sacred sibling bond.

Raksha Bandhan: Celebrating Sibling Bonds

Raksha Bandhan ("bond of protection") celebrates the sacred relationship between brothers and sisters. Sisters tie a rakhi (sacred thread) on their brothers' wrists.

Raksha Bandhan 2025

  • Date: Saturday, August 9, 2025
  • Falls on full moon (Purnima)
  • In the month of Shravan
  • The Tradition

    The ritual involves:

  • Sisters tying rakhi on brothers' wrists
  • Brothers promising protection
  • Exchange of gifts
  • Sharing sweets and meals
  • The Ceremony

    Steps include:

  • Applying tilak on forehead
  • Performing aarti
  • Tying the rakhi
  • Feeding sweets
  • Receiving gifts/money
  • Types of Rakhi

    From simple to elaborate:

  • Traditional thread rakhi
  • Designer rakhis
  • Gold/silver rakhis
  • Lumba rakhi for sisters-in-law
  • Eco-friendly options
  • Beyond Blood Siblings

    Modern celebrations include:

  • Cousin siblings
  • Close friends as brothers/sisters
  • Soldiers (Rakhi to troops)
  • Community bonding
  • Regional Variations

  • Maharashtra: Narali Purnima
  • Gujarat: Pavitropana
  • Odisha: Gamha Purnima
  • Different customs across India
  • Modern Celebrations

  • Long-distance rakhi deliveries
  • Video call ceremonies
  • Online gift shopping
  • International shipping
  • Gift Ideas

    Brothers often give:

  • Cash envelopes
  • Jewelry
  • Gadgets
  • Clothes
  • Chocolates
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