(MENAFN- Live Mint) Raksha Bandhan 2025: The Raksha Bandhan festival, also known as Rakhi, is celebrated across India. This year it will be celebrated on 9 August 2025. The joyful festival celebrates the bond between sisters and brothers.

On this occasion, a sister ties a string bracelet or amulet, usually made from red or yellow thread, called a Rakhi, on the right wrist of her brother, and the siblings exchange sweets and wishes.

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The Rakhi symbolises the bond (bandhana) of mutual protection (raksha) between brothers and sisters, with a particular emphasis on the brother's role in protecting the sister.

According to the Hindu calendar, the festival takes place on the full-moon day (purnima) of the month of Shravana, which usually occurs in August in the Gregorian calendar.

The practice of tying protective threads has a long history.

The ancient Atharvaveda mentions tying the pratisara, a protective thread used in rituals.

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Top 50 Raksha Bandhan wishes & messages:

- Having you in my life is one of the best things I could ever ask for. Happy Rakshabandhan 2025.

- Your presence in my life is a blessing I thank the universe for. Happy Rakhi.

- On this Rakhi, I want you to know how deeply I value you.

- No bond is as unique and unbreakable as ours. Happy Rakshabandhan.

- You've helped me grow in ways I never imagined. Happy Rakhi, my strength.

- Your love has always been my greatest comfort. Happy Rakshabandhan 2025.

- Through thick and thin, we've stood together. Happy Rakhi, always.

- I'm grateful every day to have a sibling like you. Happy Rakhi.

- With you, I've shared the best and worst moments of life. Happy Rakshabandhan.

- You're the reason Rakhi is special every year. Happy Rakhi to my heart's companion.

- Happy Rakhi to the sister who brings grace, joy, and wisdom into my life.

- To my biggest supporter and secret keeper-Happy Rakshabandhan.

- Here's to the bond that's filled with laughter, secrets, and shared dreams. Happy Rakhi.

- I may not say it often, but I'm proud to be your brother. Happy Rakshabandhan.

- From fights over the remote to life's biggest lessons-thank you, sis. Happy Rakhi.

- Happy Rakhi to the one who knows my heart better than anyone else.

- You're the reason our home feels like love. Happy Rakshabandhan, dear sister.

- No distance can lessen the love I have for you. Happy Rakhi 2025.

- To my cheerleader, counsellor, and best friend-Happy Rakshabandhan.

- I cherish every moment we've spent together. Happy Rakhi to my dearest sister.

-Happy Rakhi to the one who has stood by me like a rock through every phase of life.

-Wishing you a Happy Rakshabandhan filled with warmth, love, and countless memories.

-You've been my guide, protector, and friend-Happy Rakhi to the best brother ever.

-Happy Rakhi 2025 to the one who never let me feel alone, even for a moment.

-On this Raksha Bandhan, I pray for your happiness and success always. Happy Rakhi.

-Happy Rakshabandhan to my partner-in-crime and my shoulder to lean on.

-You've filled my childhood with laughter and my life with love. Happy Rakhi, bhai.

-Thank you for all the times you fought for me, with me, and beside me. Happy Rakhi.

-No matter how far we are, you'll always be my hero. Happy Rakshabandhan, brother.

-You may tease me endlessly, but I know you care deeply. Happy Rakhi to my favourite sibling.

-Happy Rakhi to the sibling who owes me unlimited chocolates and favours.

-Remember, you promised to protect me-even from my own cooking! Happy Rakshabandhan.

- You're lucky to have me as your sibling. Happy Rakhi, and don't forget the gift.

- I tied a Rakhi for protection, not to share my dessert. Happy Rakhi 2025.

- Happy Rakshabandhan! Let's call a truce-until next year at least.

- Here's your yearly reminder that I'm the better-looking sibling. Happy Rakhi.

- Happy Rakhi to the one who knows all my secrets-and still blackmails me for extra gifts.

- You're annoying, but you're mine. Happy Rakshabandhan, troublemaker.

- Thanks for all the childhood fights-they made me a warrior. Happy Rakhi.

- Happy Rakhi! I promise to tolerate you another year with love (and eye-rolls).

- Even though we are miles apart, our bond remains strong. Happy Rakshabandhan, bhai.

- Sending love across borders this Raksha Bandhan. Happy Rakhi to my favourite sister.

- Happy Rakhi 2025! Our sibling bond stays strong, even across the miles.

-Celebrating Rakshabandhan without you feels incomplete-but our bond is forever.

- Here's a virtual hug on this special day. Happy Raksha Bandhan, and I look forward to seeing you soon.

- Though I can't tie the Rakhi in person, my love is always with you. Happy Rakhi.

- This Rakhi, I miss our childhood rituals and your goofy smile. Happy Rakshabandhan.

- You've always been just a call away-distance means nothing. Happy Rakhi.

- May our memories bridge the gap this Rakshabandhan. Happy Rakhi, my dear sibling.

-Celebrating our bond from afar-Happy Rakhi, and let's meet soon!

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