Raksha Bandhan 2025: The festival of Raksha Bandhan brings an example of the unbreakable bond between brother and sister every year. This year, this special day will be celebrated on 9 August. This festival is considered a symbol of love, protection, and dedication throughout India. Sisters tie a rakhi on their brothers’ wrists and wish for their long life and success, while brothers take a pledge to protect their sisters throughout their lives. Giving gifts to each other on this holy occasion is not only a tradition but has also become a means of strengthening relationships.
But do you know that giving some special things to your brother on the day of Rakhi not only improves his luck, but also brings positive energy in life? According to the scriptures, sisters should gift five special things to their brother while tying a rakhi. These things are not only considered auspicious, but they also have spiritual and astrological significance hidden in them.
First of all, before tying the rakhi, sisters must put a coconut in their brother’s hands. Coconut is considered a symbol of prosperity and protection. Tying a rakhi while holding this auspicious fruit in hand keeps wealth and prosperity in life. After this, sisters should feed sweets, especially white colored sweets like rasgulla or peda. Sweets associated with the planet Venus promote happiness, love and mental peace in the brother’s life.
After this, sisters should also give seasonal fruits like apples, grapes, or bananas to the brother. This improves his health and keeps negativity away. Another special thing isa handkerchief. Just like a handkerchief has importance in worship, giving it to the brother on the day of Rakhi also protects him from Nazar Dosh. Finally, sisters should also gift some rupees to their brother, which are considered a symbol of good luck and Lakshmi.
This year the auspicious time of Rakhi is from 5:35 am to 1:24 pm on August 9. Bhadra Kaal will remain till 1:52 am, so it is important to keep in mind the time before tying the rakhi.