Tag: Raksha Bandhan 2025

Raksha Bandhan 2025 is being celebrated nationwide with warmth and devotion, honoring the timeless bond between brothers and sisters. This year, the festival falls on Saturday, August 9, 2025, making homes vibrant with colors, laughter, and traditions that have carried through generations. The Essence of Raksha Bandhan Raksha Bandhan, which translates to 'the bond of protection', is deeply rooted in Indian culture and mythology. Sisters tie a sacred thread, called Rakhi, on their brothers’ wrists as a symbol of love and prayers for their well-being. Brothers reciprocate with gifts and promises to protect their sisters. Beyond biological ties, the festival now includes cousins, friends, and even community protectors, reflecting the inclusive warmth of its tradition. Images:...

Raksha Bandhan, the vibrant Indian festival dedicated to the special bond between brothers and sisters, has always been a celebration of love, trust, and mutual protection. Traditionally, this festival revolves around the sacred act of a sister tying a rakhi (decorative thread) on her brother’s wrist, with the brother pledging to care for and protect her forever. But in today’s fast-paced, interconnected, and often geographically scattered world, many siblings find themselves miles apart on Raksha Bandhan. Whether it’s due to educational pursuits, jobs, or life in another country, being separated by distance does not diminish the emotional significance of this cherished day. For Raksha Bandhan 2025, the essence of the festival remains unchanged—what changes is how we celebrate. Long...