Raksha Bandhan
MarathiAlso known as: Rakhi, Rakhi Purnima
Raksha Bandhan
About Raksha Bandhan
Raksha Bandhan celebrates the sacred bond between brothers and sisters. It falls on the full moon day in Shravan (July-August).
Sisters tie decorative threads (rakhi) on their brothers' wrists, symbolising their love and prayers for protection.
In Maharashtra, families gather for the rakhi ceremony, exchange gifts, and enjoy festive meals together.
Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules
Raksha Bandhan is a celebration of sibling love rather than a fasting festival.
- Sisters prepare or buy decorative rakhis.
- Brothers accept the rakhi and vow to protect their sisters.
- Exchange gifts and enjoy festive meals together.
- Visit temples and seek blessings.
Puja Samagri & Ritual Steps
- Sisters apply kumkum tilak on brothers' foreheads.
- Tie the rakhi on the brother's wrist.
- Brothers give gifts and vow to protect their sisters.
- Share festive meals and celebrate together.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The rakhi thread symbolises the sister's love and prayers for her brother's well-being, and the brother's vow to protect her.
Note: All timings are represented in 24-hour notation in local time of the selected location with DST adjustment (if applicable).
Hours which are past midnight are suffixed with next day date. In Panchang, a day starts and ends with local sunrise.
Recommended Pages
Comprehensive annual Hindu calendar with tithis and festivals.
Detailed month-wise view of lunar tithis and celestial events.
Marathi Panchang and festive dates for the year.
Gujarati Vikram Samvat calendar and festivals.
Telugu calendar and festive Panchangam details.
Tamil solar calendar dates and monthly Panchangam.