Raksha Bandhan 2025, Aug. 8 -- The Raksha Bandhan festival, also known as Rakhi, is celebrated across India. This year it will be celebrated on 9 August 2025. The joyful festival celebrates the bond between sisters and brothers.

To mark this special occasion, several state governments have offered women free travel on government buses, extending up to three days in some states.

According to Drik Panchang, it begins from August 09 from 5:47 am and will conclude at 01:24 pm that day.

Uttar Pradesh women will be able to travel for free on UPSRTC and city bus services for three days starting today, Friday, announced Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. According to the CM's office, the free ride window will begin at 6 am on August 8 and continu...