Raksha Bandhan — Rakhi Thali and Vidhi

GaneshaFamily deity 15 minEasy

6 steps2 mantras~1 min of recitationFull puja ~15 min

When

Shravana Purnima. Tie rakhi only after Bhadra ends. Best time is Aparahna

Duration

15 min

Deity

Ganesha, Family deity

The sister ties a protective thread (raksha sutra) and prays for her brother's long life and well-being; the brother promises to stand by her. The thread recalls the story of Goddess Lakshmi tying a raksha on King Bali, and Indrani tying one on Indra before battle.