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Raksha Bandhan 2023: Raksha Bandhan special Mehendi designs to celebrate Rakhi and beautify your ethnic look

Updated on: Aug 29, 2023, 15:24:52 IST
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Raksha Bandhan 2023: Minimal, maximalist, and bridal Mehendi designs to inspire your Mehendi designs on Rakhi. (Instagram)
Raksha Bandhan 2023: Minimal, maximalist, and bridal Mehendi designs to inspire your Mehendi designs on Rakhi. (Instagram)

Raksha Bandhan 2023 falls on August 30 and 31. Check out minimal, maximalist, and bridal mehendi designs to celebrate Rakhi with your siblings.

The auspicious Hindu festival of Raksha Bandhan is almost here. Also known as Rakhi, the festival will be celebrated on two days this year - August 30 and 31. We have written a detailed article on when you can tie Rakhi, which you can check out here. Marked on the full moon day (Purnima) of Shravan or Sawan month, this day commemorates the special bond between siblings. Sisters tie Rakhi on their brother's wrists and pray for their prosperity and long lives. Brothers promise to love and protect their sisters and shower them with gifts. However, in modern times, both sisters and brothers can tie each other Rakhi. Sisters also tie Rakhi on each other's hands to mark the celebrations.

(Also Read | Raksha Bandhan 2023: Rakhi to be celebrated on August 30 and August 31; know the shubh muhurat time to tie Rakhi)

Apart from tying Rakhi, Raksha Bandhan celebrations also include eating sweet dishes, wearing new traditional clothes, and applying Mehendi. While finding the perfect outfit for the Raksha Bandhan festivities is essential, the right Mehendi design to go with your ensemble is equally important. And there are many trending Henna designs on the internet, including Indo-Arabic, white henna art, Moroccan, Pakistani, Rajasthani, floral, royal, lace gloves, and more patterns. So, instead of scouring social media, we decided to help you by shortlisting options. Whether you are a minimalist, a new bride or someone who loves going maximalist with their Henna, we have great picks in this trendy list. We even shortlisted the Mehendi worn by some of our favourite Bollywood brides in this article. Keep scrolling to check them out.

Raksha Bandhan 2023: Beautiful Mehendi designs to celebrate Rakhi

Minimal Mehendi

Inspiration for new brides

Katrina Kaif's bridal mehendi for wedding with Vicky Kaushal. (Instagram)
Katrina Kaif's bridal mehendi for wedding with Vicky Kaushal. (Instagram)

Maximalist Designs

Raksha Bandhan 2023 Muhurat:

According to Drik Panchang, Raksha Bandhan or Rakhi falls on Wednesday, August 30. However, because of Bhadra Kaal, you can also tie Rakhi on August 31. The Raksha Bandhan Bhadra end time will be at 9:01 pm. You can tie Rakhi after this.

Meanwhile, if you need inspiration for your Rakhi look, here are some celebrity-inspired options you can check out. Click here.

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    Krishna Pallavi Priya

    Krishna Priya Pallavi is a journalist with over 9 years of experience, covering health, fashion, pop culture, travel, wellness, entertainment, festivals, mental health, art, decor, fitness, and sex and relationships. She is an alumna of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), Dhenkanal, and holds an undergraduate degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi. Her strong academic foundation informs her analytical and detail-oriented approach to storytelling, helping her uncover stories where none seem to exist. Before joining Hindustan Times, Pallavi worked with some of India’s leading media organisations. She spent close to three years at India Today, where she honed her newsroom skills and developed a sharp editorial sensibility. She also worked for over a year and a half at Vagabomb, ScoopWhoop’s feminist digital platform, where she explored stories through a gender-sensitive, socially aware lens. Pallavi has a deep interest in global fashion trends and international fashion seasons, and enjoys interviewing celebrities and tracking pop culture movements—interests that frequently translate into engaging, reader-friendly stories. Alongside lifestyle and entertainment, she has a keen eye for impactful health and wellness journalism, regularly interacting with doctors, designers, and digital content creators to bring nuance and credibility to her work. Born and raised in Haryana, Pallavi remains deeply connected to her ancestral roots in Odisha. Her ability to spot fresh angles brings curiosity and depth to stories she pursues. When not chasing deadlines, she enjoys spending time with her dog, planning her next vacation, reading, running new trails, and discovering new destinations.Read More