In Bharat, Raksha Bandhan is a very old tradition. It is not just about tying a rakhi or giving gifts. It is a sacred dharmik day, which comes every year on Shravana Purnima. On this day, sisters tie a sacred thread called Raksha Sutra on their brother’s wrist and pray for his protection.
But this year, Raksha Bandhan is not an ordinary day. In 2025, Raksha Bandhan is coming on Saturday, 9th August, and it has some rare and powerful yogas as per Jyotish Shastra. Let us understand why this day is very special and what our Vedas and Puranas say about Raksha Bandhan. We will also learn how you can do Raksha Seva for your brother’s protection through JyotirGamaya.
Why 9 August 2025 Raksha Bandhan Is Special
This year, Raksha Bandhan falls on Shravana Purnima, which is already a holy and important tithi. But along with Purnima, this year it comes on a Saturday (Shanivar). In Vedic Jyotish, Saturday is ruled by Shani Graha.
Now why is this important?
Because when Shravana Purnima comes on Saturday, it makes a rare time for graha shanti, raksha anushthan, and spiritual protection.
As per our old Jyotisha Granthas, this kind of timing is good for:
- Tying Raksha Sutra with mantras
- Doing Navagraha Shanti Homa
- Taking Sankalpa to remove negative karma
- Praying for family’s safety and peace
So, this year’s Raksha Bandhan is not just a festival day. It is a divine time to pray for the safety of loved ones.
What Is Raksha Bandhan – As Per Our Puranas
In our Puranas and Smritis, there are many stories of Raksha Sutra. It is not only between brother and sister. In the olden times, rishis and brahmanas used to tie Raksha Sutra on kings and warriors before battles.
One such story is from the Bhavishya Purana. There, Devi Indrani, the wife of Indra Deva, tied a sacred Raksha thread on Indra’s wrist before his war with the asura Vritra. She chanted powerful mantras, and the Raksha Sutra gave Indra strength and protection. Indra won that war. That day was also Shravana Purnima.
Another story is from Mahabharata, where Sri Krishna had a bleeding wound during a war. Draupadi tore her saree and tied the cloth on His hand. That small act became a bond of protection between them. Later, when Draupadi was insulted in the Kaurava Sabha, Sri Krishna protected her with divine help.
These are not just stories. These are lessons from dharma, showing how shraddha (faith) and raksha (protection) go together.
What Vedas Say About Raksha and Raksha Bandhan
In the Atharva Veda, there are many mantras that speak about protection from:
- Bad fate (Durbhaagya)
- Grahadoshas (Planet problems)
- Diseases (Roga)
- Enemies (Shatru)
In yajnas and homas, the priest ties a raksha thread while chanting the mantra:
“ॐ यं रक्ष रक्ष महाबलाय नमः”
This means – O Divine, protect me with great strength.
So, Raksha Bandhan is not just a family event. It is a Vedic day, a time to do Raksha Sankalpa for your loved ones.
How You Can Do Raksha Seva Online Through JyotirGamaya
This year, JyotirGamaya has made special arrangements for people who want to do real spiritual Raksha Seva on Raksha Bandhan. You can book online puja from anywhere. The priests will do the rituals in a temple and send you:
- Video recording of puja
- Raksha Kavach thread
- Energized silver coin of Lakshmi and Ganapati
- Courier to your address
Here are the 3 special Raksha Bandhan Sevas available:
1. Raksha Bandhan Navagraha Shanti Homa – ₹1751
If your brother has graha doshas, health troubles, or is under fear or stress, this homa is best for him.
Includes:
- Ganapati Puja
- Kalasha Sthapana
- Navagraha mantra chanting
- Hanuman Raksha thread (sent to you)
- Energized coin of Lakshmi-Ganesh
- Personalized Sankalpa for your brother
- Puja video recording
2. Raksha Bandhan Maha Ganapati Seva – ₹1201
This puja is good for career success, business problems, or education blocks.
Includes:
- Abhishekam with panchamrut
- Ganapati decoration and naivedyam
- Mangala Aarti
- Raksha thread courier
- Energized Lakshmi-Ganesh coin
- Video and Sankalpa for your brother’s growth
3. Raksha Bandhan Daan Seva – ₹501
This is a charity-based seva. Meals are served to elders in old-age homes or temples.
- No puja needed
- Daan creates punya for your brother
- Proof of daan shared with you
- Good for health, karma shuddhi, and blessings
Why This Raksha Bandhan is Not Just About a Rakhi
Today, most people just tie rakhi, give sweets, and take photos. But our ancestors used to do mantra-anushthan, homas, and charity for real protection.
When you do Raksha Seva with mantras and puja sankalpa, it becomes:
- A real shield of protection for your brother
- A spiritual gift, not just emotional
- A path to punya for the whole family
- A way to follow Vedic teachings
Even if your brother is living in another city or foreign country, the sankalpa and raksha thread will reach him.
Divine Timing – Muhurta for Raksha Bandhan 2025
As per Panchang, the Purnima Tithi begins in the evening of 8 August and continues till 9 August night.
The best muhurta is during Shravana Nakshatra and Sthira Lagna, which is good for:
- Tying rakhi
- Starting puja
- Doing sankalpa for protection
Also, this day is helpful for:
- Shani Shanti
- Pitru blessings
- Removing karma problems
Let’s Go Back to Real Bharatiya Values
Our festivals are not just about decoration and enjoyment. They are about dharma, family unity, and spiritual growth.
Raksha Bandhan is the right time to show your love and faith in a Vedic way.
So, instead of only celebrating Rakhi with gifts and sweets, let us add prayers, mantras, and charity. Let us use the divine yogas of 9 August 2025 to bless our brothers and family with real Raksha Kavach.
Book Seva Online Now
To do any of the Raksha Bandhan Sevas mentioned above, you can book directly on this link:
https://jyotirgamaya.online/pujas/raksha_bandhan_seva
Let us make this Raksha Bandhan truly meaningful by connecting with our ancient roots and giving spiritual protection to our dear ones.
