Sanatan Festival (सनातन त्यौहार)
Raksha Bandhan/ Rakhi
Bond between siblings
Strengthens bond between brothers and sisters.
ॐ यमाय नमः
Sweets, dry fruits
Festival of sibling love and protection.
Duration : 1 Day
2025 Raksha Bandhan Date: 09-Aug-25
Deities Worshipped: No deity directly; symbol of familial bond
Raksha Bandhan is a sanatani festival which is celebrated to highlight the relations between siblings. the highlight of this festival is the Sister ties a rakhi (decorative thread) to her brother, who vows to protect her.
Raksha Bandhan Muhurat
Nishita Kaal Muhurat 07:08 PM to 08:18 PM (Monday, October 20, 2025)
Choghadiya Puja Muhurat 07:08 PM to 08:18 PM (Monday, October 20, 2025)
Pradosh Kaal Muhurat 07:08 PM to 08:18 PM (Monday, October 20, 2025)
Significance
As mentioned in Puranas, this festival highlights the bond between siblings, by blood or by affection
There are several popular accounts and stories, here we mention 2 major stories
1.Yamuna and Yama :
Lord Yama had not visited his sister Yamuna for 12 years. Yamuna asked Goddess Ganga to request Yama to visit Yamuna
When Lord Yama came to visit yamuna, she had prepared a sumptious feast. Lord yama was so please that he asked his sister for any boon.
Goddess Yamuna simply asked him to vist her more often. Lord Yama was so impressed that he gave Yamuna the gift of immortality so that he could visit her always
2.Krishna and Draupadi :
Lord Krishna had hurt his finger, to which Queen Draupadi had tore a strip from her sari and tied it on his finger.
He was so pleased by this gesture that promised to protect her whenever she would be in trouble . It is said that lord Krishna had blessed Draupadi by mentioning the word “Akshayam”, which meant unending or endless.
Lord Krishna kept his promise and repaid his debt by protecting Draupadi when Dushashana of Kauravas attempted to disrobe after the pandavas lost the game of dice in the throne room of King Dhritarashtra.
Her disrobement could not happen as her sari kept getting extended, turning out to be truly “Akshyam”.
Nature of Festivities
- Sisters tie rakhi on brothers’ wrists
- Brothers offer gifts and vow to protect.
When & Where:
- Celebrated across India
- Falls on the new moon night of Kartik month
- Light diyas and decorate your home
- Share sweets and gifts with loved ones
- Create rangoli and enjoy festive meals
- Light diyas and decorate your home
- Share sweets and gifts with loved ones
- Create rangoli and enjoy festive meals
Safety Tips and Trivia
- Rakhi can also be tied to friends, neighbors, or even soldiers as a gesture of solidarity.
