About this Festival

Raksha Bandhan celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters. Sisters tie a sacred thread (rakhi) on their brothers' wrists, symbolizing their love and prayers for their brothers' well-being, while brothers pledge to protect their sisters. The festival has deep mythological roots.

Quick Facts

Type

Major Hindu Festival

Sanskrit Name

रक्षा बंधन

Date (2025)

Saturday, 9 August 2025

Observed in

Pan-India