Raksha Bandhan, also known as Rakhi, is one of the most funded festivals in India, symbolizing a timeless bond between brothers and sisters. Shravan is celebrated on the full moon day of the month, it is a day that is full of rituals, emotions and sweet exchange. On this occasion, the sisters pray for their health, happiness and safety on the wrist of a holy thread, rakhi, their brothers. In return, the brothers vow to save their sisters through every turn and the turn of life.
In 2025, Raksha Bandhan is being observed today 9 August, and this year has been promised an auspicious day, with rituals freed from Bhadra period, it is perfect for the ceremony.
Shub Murat and kept timing for 2025
Here is auspicious time according to Drik Panchang:
Thread Ceremony Time: 5:47 pm to 1:24 pm
total duration: 7 hours 37 minutes
Bhadra Kaal Ends: Before sunrise
Purnima Tithi: August 8, 2025 starts at 2:12 pm and ends at 1:24 pm on August 9, 2025.
According to Hindu tradition, the dislocated period (late afternoon) is the most sacred to tie Rakhi. If this is not possible, then the Pradash period (early evening) is also auspicious.
Raksha Bandhan Ritual: More than just one thread
The day starts with the sisters who prepared a beautifully decorated puja plate:
â–º Rakhi thread
â–º Roli (Lal Vermilian)
â–º Akshat (unbroken rice)
â–º Sweets
â–º A Lit Diya
The sister binds rakhi around her brother’s wrist, performs an aarti, applies a tilak, and prays for her goodness. Brother Hardik reacts with promises and often, with a thoughtful gift. The ritual often ends with a festive family food, laughter and story.
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Raksha Bandhan 2025 Pooja Vidhi: Step-by-step Guide
1. Morning preparation:
Wake up during the splendor (before sunrise) and take a holy bath.
Demonstrate Dev and Pitra Tarpan to honor the gods and ancestors.
In some areas, men perform Upma rituals in the morning.
2. Choosing the right time:
For maximum spiritual benefits, perform the protective bonding ceremony during disproportionate.
3. Preparing Raksha Potli:
Ingredients: unbroken rice, white mustard and gold threads.
Wrap them in a colored cotton or woolen cloth to make protective bundles.
4. Pooja rituals:
Demonstrate ghatasthhapana (establishing a sacred urn).
Worship Bhudeva (Brahmin) and provide clothes.
Place the protective bundle and pray for worship.
5. Chanting Rakhi Mantra while tying thread:
In Hindi:
Om yen bad th
Ten R Tamamak Bad Rumaun Rumaum
Meaning:
“I tie you with the same protecting thread that once binds the powerful king Bali. O protect, stay stable and always protect.”
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Heartiest Rakhi Best wishes for 2025
Traditional Wishes:
Happy a protection bond filled with love, joy and endless blessings.
You are not just my brother; You are my lifetime protector.
This rakhi strengthens our bond and bring you all success in the world.
Thank you for always being my safe place.
No matter what you are always in my heart.
Fun and light messages:
6. Happy Rakhi gave me his heart to the stealing my toys.
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8. My forever unpaid bodyguard to Happy Raksha Bandhan.
9. Our quarrels are mythological – so our love is.
10. You bother me 364 days in a year, but today I will forgive you.
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Timely rakhi quotes to share
“Sometimes being a brother, it is better than being a superhero.” – Mark Brown
“Brother -in -law: Children of the same parents, each of whom is completely normal until they meet together.” – Sam Levanson
“A sister is both your mirror and the opposite.” – Elizabeth Fichel
“Brothers and sisters are closer to hands and feet.” – Vietnamese proverb
“There is no friend like brother and no friend like sister.” – unknown
This protection bond embraces 2025, love, protection and gratitude. Whether you keep it traditional with mantras and rituals or add humor with fickle messages, the day is about cherishing one of the most precious bonds of life.
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