Major Festival
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Raksha Bandhan
Sacred Thread of Sibling Love & Protection
Shravana Purnima
Deity
Lord Vishnu, Goddess Lakshmi
Observance
Celebration
Duration
1 day
Observed
All India
Pooja Muhurat in New Delhi
12:22 PM – 06:47 PM
Through the day, once Bhadra has passed
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Shubh 12:22 PM – 01:59 PM
Avoid Rahukaal 10:46 AM–12:22 PM
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About This Day
Raksha Bandhan — the sacred festival of the bond between brothers and sisters, observed on Shravan Purnima.
Raksha Bandhan celebrates the bond of love and protection between brothers and sisters. The sister ties a sacred thread (Rakhi) on her brother's wrist, praying for his well-being and longevity. The brother in return pledges to protect his sister and gives her gifts. The festival also has a cosmic dimension — Goddess Lakshmi tied a rakhi on King Bali, and Lord Indra's wife Sachi tied a thread on Indra before battle. The thread is a symbol of divine protection.
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Regional Names
Odisha
Gamha Purnima
Gujarat
Pavitropana
All India
Raksha Bandhan
Maharashtra
Narali Purnima
Vrat Rules
No fasting. Sweets and festive foods are integral.
Allowed
·all foods
·sweets
·festive meals
Avoided
·none
Pooja Vidhi , Step by Step
1
Prepare the thali
Prepare a puja thali with rakhi, roli (red paste), chawal (rice), diya, sweets, and a gift
2
Tilak & Aarti
Sister applies roli-tilak on brother's forehead, waves the diya in aarti
3
Tie the Rakhi
Sister ties the rakhi on the brother's right wrist while reciting the Rakhi mantra
4
Sweets & blessings
Brother offers sweets to the sister and gives a gift. Both seek each other's well-being
5
Pray together
Pray for each other's long and healthy life
Step-by-step pooja guidance with mantras.
Key Mantra
Rakhi Mantra
येन बद्धो बली राजा दानवेन्द्रो महाबलः। तेन त्वामपि बध्नामि रक्षे मा चल मा चल।।
Yen Baddho Bali Raja Danavendra Mahabalah, Ten Tvamapi Badhnami Rakshe Ma Chala Ma Chala · 1 chants
I bind you with the same rakhi that bound the mighty King Bali. O Raksha, remain steady, remain steady
Pooja Essentials
Pooja Items
Rakhi threadRoliChawal (rice)DiyaSweetsGift for sister
Flowers
MarigoldRose
Prasad
Sweets (mithai)LadooCoconutDry fruits
Do
·Tie Rakhi after Bhadra period ends
·Sisters apply tilak and perform aarti
·Brothers give gifts to sisters
·Pray for each other's well-being
·Celebrate with family meals
Avoid
·Do not tie Rakhi during Bhadra period
·Avoid arguments or disputes on this day
·Do not neglect sisters living far away — send Rakhi by post or celebrate virtually
Remedies
·Tie rakhi with love and prayers
·Brothers should honor sisters with gifts
·Donate to orphans without siblings
·Pray for family unity
Daan (Donations)
Clothes for sistersFoodGifts
Raksha Bandhan
Sacred Thread of Sibling Love & Protection
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