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Raksha Bandhan
रक्षाबंधन
The bond of protection — sisters tie a sacred thread (rakhi) on their brothers' wrists; brothers vow lifelong protection.
Friday, 28 August 2026Shravana PurnimaDeity · Vishnu (rakhi-protected by Lakshmi)
Recommended rituals
- 1Avoid Bhadra kaal — tie rakhi only outside it
- 2Apply tilak with roli + akshat
- 3Sister offers sweets, brother offers gifts
- 4Recite the rakhi mantra
Mantra
येन बद्धो बली राजा दानवेन्द्रो महाबलः। तेन त्वामभिबध्नामि रक्षे मा चल मा चल॥
Recite 108 times during the festival's auspicious window.
What is auspicious on this day
- ✓Strengthening sibling bonds
- ✓Renewing family vows