Raksha bandhan 2025: Rakshabandhan is a festival of unwavering love and faith of siblings. On this day, sisters tie a rakhi on their brother’s wrist and wish for their long life and prosperity, while the brothers pledge to protect their sister. This tradition has been going on for centuries, which is also mentioned in our ancient religious texts. Tie a rakhi is not just to tie a thread, but it is a sacred action that is done with mantras and law. According to the Panchang, the festival of Rakshabandhan will be celebrated this time on 9 August. Today we will tell you which mantra you should speak while tying a rakhi on the auspicious occasion of Rakshabandhan and what is its importance.
The right way to tie rakhi
First of all, keep roli, sandalwood, akshat (whole rice), lamp, rakhi and some sweets in a plate. Always tie a rakhi in auspicious time. Avoid tying rakhi in Bhadra period as it is considered inauspicious. Worship God before tying a rakhi. Make the brother sit facing east or north direction. First of all, apply roli and sandalwood tilak on the brother’s forehead. Apply Akshat on tilak. Now tie a rakhi on the right wrist of brother. After tying the rakhi, take the brother’s aarti from Deepak. Finally, feed the brother and sweeten his mouth.
Speak these mantras while tying a rakhi
According to religious beliefs, chanting this special mantra while tying a rakhi makes the brother-sister relationship even stronger and the brother gets protect from all crises.
ॐ Yen Badho Bali Raja, Danvendrao Mahabal:
Ten Tvampi Badhnami, Raksha Ma Chal Ma Chal ..
The meaning of this mantra means: “I bind you to the Rakshabandhan with which the King of Mahabali demons was tied to the King of Mahabali demons. O Rakshas! You are not moving.”
Importance of mantra
This mantra is mentioned in our Puranas. This mantra reflects the historical significance of Rakshabandhan, in which Goddess Lakshmi tied a rakhi to King Bali and freed her husband Lord Vishnu from her bond. This mantra is not only a symbol of protecting the brother, but it also shows the love and dedication of the sister. With the chanting of this mantra, the sister wishes that just as it becomes a security shield for the Rakshasutra king Bali, similarly it should protect her brother from all evils and crises.
Why is the mantra important?
The pronunciation of mantras makes any religious work more effective. When you chant this mantra while tying a rakhi, you are not just tying a thread, but you give words to your love, faith and protection. This mantra fills the relationship between you and your brother with divine blessings, which makes your bond unbreakable.
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