Overview

• Drik Panchang has set the auspicious muhurat for Raksha Bandhan 2025 from 5:47 AM to 1:24 PM on August 9, guiding devotees on optimal timing for the thread-tying ceremony
• Recent coverage offers step-by-step instructions for preparing a puja thali, applying a tilak, tying the rakhi, feeding sweets and exchanging gifts
• DIY home décor ideas and fresh mehndi patterns are in focus this year, with guides on crafting torans, rangolis, scented candles and traditional to modern henna art
• Online retailers report strong demand for personalised rakhis and curated hamper options that can be customised and delivered across India and internationally
• Evolving practices see rakhis tied to oneself, friends, pets and everyday protectors in a movement that expands the festival’s meaning beyond biological siblings