Overview

• Tomorrow’s festival falls on the full moon of Shravan, with auspicious muhurat timings set from dawn to 1:24 PM across major Indian cities.
• States including Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Haryana have declared August 9 a public holiday for Raksha Bandhan.
• Modern celebrations now feature digital and eco-friendly rakhis, virtual tie-ceremony guides and online gift deliveries for relatives who cannot meet in person.
• Lifestyle and news outlets have released curated lists of wishes, quotes, images and GIFs to help participants share heartfelt messages.
• Over centuries, the festival has grown from a sibling ritual into a broader cultural celebration that includes cousins, friends and colleagues.