Raksha Bandhan 2025: Rinhee Suberwal's Dos and Don'ts for a Peaceful and Auspicious Celebration

Renowned astrologer and tarot card reader Rinhee Suberwal offers essential dos and don’ts for Raksha Bandhan falling on Saturday this year — avoid red rakhis, follow the right muhurat, and perform the tilak ritual carefully.

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This year, Raksha Bandhan falls on Saturday, August 9, 2025, and with planetary alignments playing a crucial role in our lives, astrologer Rinhee Suberwal has shared some important guidance to help make this festival of love, protection, and bonding even more meaningful—and safe.

Avoid Red Rakhi This Year

One of Rinhee’s top recommendations for this year is to avoid tying red rakhis. “2025 is a Mangal (Mars) year, and red symbolizes Mars. While Mars brings energy and strength, too much of it can cause conflicts, temper issues, and even accidents,” she warns. Instead, she strongly advises sisters to opt for yellow-colored rakhis. “Yellow represents Jupiter (Guru)—a planet of wisdom, protection, and harmony. It brings balance to the intense Mars energy and fosters deeper emotional connections,” she adds.

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