Raksha Bandhan 2025 is around the corner and Mumbai is already buzzing with the festive spirit. Local markets are adorned with colourful rakhis giving Mumbaikars diverse options to choose from. On July 31, many were seen shopping for rakhis at the famous Dadar market (Pics/Ashish Raje)
Updated On: 2025-08-01 09:25 PM IST
Compiled by : Raaina Jain
Rakhis with shades of yellow, blue, green, red, and other colours created a vibrant atmosphere at the market
The shops were lined with rakhis featuring both classic and trendy designs
People could be seen carefully browsing through the rakhis on display, and shopkeepers were busy catering to the customers
Apart from Dadar, Bhuleshwar and Crawford market are other popular destinations for rakhi shopping in Mumbai
According to the Hindu lunar calendar, Raksha Bandan is celebrated on the full moon day (purnima) of the Shravan month, which usually falls in August according to the Gregorian calendar
This year, Raksha Bandhan will be celebrated on Saturday, August 9
