Ahead of Raksha Bandhan 2025, several markets in Mumbai have come alive with vibrant colours of rakhis — the threads that embody the essence of the festival. From unique rakhis at Dadar market and the traditional Patwa rakhis in Bhuleshwar, to the wide variety of designs at Malad market, here is your guide to some of the best places in Mumbai to visit for rakhi shopping and experiencing the festive atmosphere.
08 August,2025 08:00 AM ISTBollywood stars celebrate Raksha Bandhan with their families! Kareena Kapoor with Jeh, Alia Bhatt with Raha, and Neetu Kapoor were spotted at Randhir Kapoor’s house. Sara and Ibrahim Ali Khan, along with Soha Ali Khan, were seen outside Saif Ali Khan’s house, and Janhvi Kapoor ties a rakhi to a paparazzo.
20 August,2024 01:05 PM ISTThe festival of Raksha Bandhan 2024 is being celebrated across India today. PM Modi too celebrated Raksha Bandhan with school kids. School kids were seen tying Rakhi to the Prime Minister along with having candid conversations with the PM.
19 August,2024 01:36 PM ISTIndia’s festival celebrating the bond of brother-sister love Raksha Bandhan 2024 is being celebrated in India today with a lot of fervour. Renowned sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik created sand art at Puri Beach to mark the occasion. Just like each year, in the Uri sector of Jammu & Kashmir, locals tied Rakhi and offered sweets to the Army personnel in Soni village along the LoC. BJP women workers and women from social organisations tied Rakhi to Tripura CM Manik Saha in Agartala. On the other hand in in Gandhi Nagar, Gujarat- Women tied 'Rakhi' to Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel.
19 August,2024 01:10 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT