Raksha Bandhan is a festival of the Indian subcontinent, celebrating the bond of love, care and protection between brothers and sisters and close family members.
What is Rakshabandhan? –
Meaning of Raksha Bandhan –
Literally “bond of protection” from Sanskrit, raksha meaning protection and bandhan meaning bond or tie.
Raksha Bandhan customs –
Typically, sisters tie a rakhi (a decorative sacred thread) on their brother’s wrist and pray for his well-being; in return, the brother pledges to protect her and often gives her gifts.
Significance of Raksha Bandhan –
Not only this, rakhis are also tied to cousins, friends or gurus in Raksha Bandhan – symbolizing mutual love, respect and duty.
Raksha Bandhan legends –
Popular origin stories include Draupadi’s bandaging of Krishna’s wound in the Mahabharata and Queen Karnavati sending a rakhi to Emperor Humayun for protection.
When Is Raksha Bandhan in 2025?
Date: Saturday, August 9, 2025, in India.
It falls on Shravana Purnima, the full-moon day of the Hindu month of Shravana.
| Element | Details |
| Festival | Raksha Bandhan (Rakhi) |
| Date | Saturday, August 9, 2025 |
| Lunar day | Shravan Purnima (Full Moon) |
| Muhurat (IST) | ~5:47 AM – 1:24 PM |
| Core theme | Bond of protection & love |
Final Thoughts –
Raksha Bandhan, celebrated on 9th August 2025, teaches us lasting love, emotional support and family responsibility.
