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Lakshmi / Krishna
In the Bhagavata Purana, when Lord Vishnu won the three worlds from King Bali, Lakshmi tied a thread on Bali's wrist. Moved by this gesture, Bali asked for a wish — and Lakshmi asked for Vishnu's return. In another tradition, Draupadi tore a strip of her sari to bandage Krishna's wounded wrist, and he pledged to protect her.
Celebrates the sacred bond between siblings and the duty of protection. The Rakhi thread symbolizes love, trust, and the sister's prayer for her brother's long life.
Sisters tie a decorative thread (Rakhi) on brothers' wrists, apply tilak, offer sweets, and pray for their well-being. Brothers give gifts and pledge to protect their sisters. Today the festival extends beyond blood relations to all bonds of protection.
Raksha Bandhan is performed during Aparahna (afternoon) on Shravana Purnima. Bhadra Kaal must be strictly avoided — tying Rakhi during Bhadra brings ill fortune. Check the Panchang for Bhadra timing and avoid it completely.
On this auspicious Shravana Purnima, I tie this Raksha (protective thread) on my brother's wrist, praying for his long life, good health, and prosperity. May this sacred bond of love and protection endure forever.
The sister prepares the aarti plate with a lit diya, roli, akshat, mishri, a flower, and the rakhi. Both brother and sister should bathe and wear clean festive clothes.
The sister performs aarti of her brother by waving the lit diya plate clockwise around his face three times.
The sister applies roli tilak on the brother's forehead with the ring finger, then places akshat (rice grains) on the tilak. This marks him with auspicious blessings.
The sister ties the rakhi on the brother's right wrist while chanting the Raksha Sutra Mantra. The brother keeps his palm open, facing upward. This is the central ritual of Raksha Bandhan.
Raksha Sutra Mantra
येन बद्धो बली राजा दानवेन्द्रो महाबलः। तेन त्वामनुबध्नामि रक्षे मा चल मा चल॥
The sister feeds the brother mishri or sweets, and the brother reciprocates by feeding sweets to the sister. This sweetens the bond.
The brother gives a gift (traditionally money or gold) to the sister and pledges to protect her for life. He touches her feet or head in blessing.
The family shares sweets and celebrates together. Distribute sweets to neighbours and relatives.
Both brother and sister pray together for each other's well-being, long life, and happiness. The sister prays for the brother's protection; the brother prays for the sister's prosperity.
Raksha Sutra Mantra
येन बद्धो बली राजा दानवेन्द्रो महाबलः। तेन त्वामनुबध्नामि रक्षे मा चल मा चल॥
yena baddho balī rājā dānavendro mahābalaḥ | tena tvāmanubadhnāmi rakṣe mā cala mā cala ||
With the same bond by which the mighty demon king Bali was bound, I bind you. O Raksha (protector), do not waver, do not waver!
Raksha Bandhan Prayer
भ्रातः सदा सुखी भव, चिरञ्जीवी भव। आयुष्मान् भव, यशस्वी भव॥
bhrātaḥ sadā sukhī bhava, cirañjīvī bhava | āyuṣmān bhava, yaśasvī bhava ||
O brother, may you always be happy, may you live long. May you be blessed with long life and fame.
Protection Mantra
ॐ सर्वेभ्यो भयेभ्यो रक्ष रक्ष स्वाहा
oṃ sarvebhyo bhayebhyo rakṣa rakṣa svāhā
O Lord, protect from all fears — protect, protect! Svaha.
॥ राखी की आरती ॥ ॐ जय श्री राखी माता, मैया जय श्री राखी माता। भाई बहन के प्रेम की, रक्षा का नाता॥ ॐ जय श्री राखी माता॥ कलाई पर राखी सजाकर, टीका रोली लगाऊँ। मिठाई खिलाकर भैया को, स्नेह से गले लगाऊँ॥ ॐ जय श्री राखी माता॥ रक्षासूत्र बाँधकर, मंगलकामना करती। भाई की दीर्घायु के लिए, प्रभु से प्रार्थना करती॥ ॐ जय श्री राखी माता॥ राखी की आरती जो कोई, भाई बहन गावें। सुख सम्पत्ति समृद्धि, सदा ही पावें॥ ॐ जय श्री राखी माता॥
|| rākhī kī āratī || oṃ jaya śrī rākhī mātā, maiyā jaya śrī rākhī mātā | bhāī bahana ke prema kī, rakṣā kā nātā || oṃ jaya śrī rākhī mātā || kalāī para rākhī sajākara, ṭīkā rolī lagāūṃ | miṭhāī khilākara bhaiyā ko, sneha se gale lagāūṃ || oṃ jaya śrī rākhī mātā || rakṣāsūtra bāṃdhakara, maṅgalakāmanā karatī | bhāī kī dīrghāyu ke lie, prabhu se prārthanā karatī || oṃ jaya śrī rākhī mātā || rākhī kī āratī jo koī, bhāī bahana gāveṃ | sukha sampatti samṛddhi, sadā hī pāveṃ || oṃ jaya śrī rākhī mātā ||
Mishri (rock sugar), coconut, barfi, peda, and seasonal fruits
Strengthens the sacred bond between brother and sister, ensures the brother's long life and prosperity, grants divine protection to both siblings, and invokes the blessings of the family lineage