History of Raksha Bandhan in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: August 8, 2025

Raksha Bandhan is an annual South Asian festival, particularly among Hindus, where sisters tie a rakhi (amulet) on their brothers' wrists. This symbolizes the sister's protection and prayers for her brother's well-being, while the brother offers a gift and pledges to protect his sister. It represents a bond of love and duty between siblings, signifying their mutual care and responsibility towards each other.

1941: Release of "Sikandar" Movie

In 1941, the movie "Sikandar" was released.

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August 1944: Govind Ballabh Pant's Letter from Prison

In August 1944, Indian nationalist Govind Ballabh Pant wrote a letter to his children, Laxmi Pant and K. C. Pant, from Ahmednagar Fort prison.

1955: McKim Marriott's Village Study

In 1955, anthropologist McKim Marriott noted transformations of ritual that had begun to take place in his village study.

1960: Mayer's Observation on Central India

In 1960, Mayer observed that his findings for central India would not be inaccurate for most communities in the subcontinent.

1975: Release of "Jai Santoshi Maa" Film

In 1975, the film "Jai Santoshi Maa" was released, telling a story in which Ganesha created a daughter named Santoshi Maa for his sons Shubha and Labha to celebrate Raksha Bandhan with.

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2008: Oxford English Dictionary Definition of Rakhi

In 2008, the Oxford English Dictionary, Third Edition, stated that the Hindi word rākhī derives from the Sanskrit rakṣikā, which combines rakṣā (protection, amulet) and -ikā (diminutive suffix).