Stop tying random 'viral' Rakhis! Evil eyes and anime won’t cut it, instead this one simple thread is actually the most auspicious

Before you dive into your pastel suits and book your nail appointments, let us get one thing sorted, Rakhi is not just about Insta-worthy boomerangs or sibling blackmail reels (though those are valid). At its core, Raksha Bandhan is a sacred promise. A promise of protection, love, and annoying each other for eternity.



Falling on Saturday, 9 August 2025, this day holds spiritual weight. From tying the rakhi at the right muhurat to picking the correct threads, everything counts. And yes, even the rakhi design is not just a fashion moment. It has spiritual significance.


Let us be real, the ones with cartoon characters or Bluetooth speakers are adorable but… spiritually bankrupt. If you are serious about doing this ritual the way the ancestors intended, here is the tea:



It is that classic red and yellow sacred thread, often tied in temples and during havans. Sounds boring? Think again. These threads are literally fire in the spiritual world. Red symbolises strength, yellow is for prosperity and together they shout, “This bond is divine.”


You can get them plain, with a tiny bead or two, or ones dipped in sandalwood paste or turmeric, which is believed to increase purity and blessings. This rakhi is gender-neutral, drama-free, and fully Vedic-approved. Tie it on your brother, your sister, your bhabhi, or even your dog if they have protected you from shady people this year.


Start with a puja thali, diya, rice grains (aka akshat), roli (vermilion), some sweets, and your Mauli Rakhi.


Light the diya, apply a tilak on your sibling's forehead, and do a small aarti (the more dramatic, the better).

Tie the rakhi on their right wrist while wishing them long life, success and fewer toxic friendships.


Feed them a sweet (even if they do not deserve it), and then open your hands for the real part, the gifts. No shame.


Yes, you can wear matching co-ords and film reels, but tying a Mauli Rakhi is your true “main character” moment. It is humble, spiritual, gender-inclusive, and gives you that powerful "I respect tradition but slay with it" energy.


So skip the gimmicky ones this time. Tie a rakhi that blesses, not just bedazzles.