A Raksha Bandhan song for your brother or sister

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A Raksha Bandhan song for your brother or sister

A rakhi on the wrist, a sweet in the mouth and a song with your sibling's name in it. Give the bond of protection something they can keep playing all year.

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When is Raksha Bandhan?

The date changes from country to country and from year to year — here it is where you are.

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IndiaAugust 28August 17August 5

On Raksha Bandhan, a sister ties a rakhi on her brother's wrist, does his aarti, puts a tilak on his forehead and feeds him a sweet. He promises to stand by her and gives her a gift in return. Today many families tie rakhis between sisters, cousins and close friends too. It's a day about a bond that started long before either of you could choose it.

A song is a gift either sibling can give. A sister can send it with the rakhi, and a brother can give it instead of the usual envelope. Tell us their name, what you call them (Bhaiya, Didi, Veerji, Dada, Akka, Chechi) and a few childhood stories. AI writes the lyrics, composes the music and sings it with real vocals in about a minute, in Hindi, English or another of more than 40 languages.

Hear one we made

Rohan Bhaiya

Pop, Acoustic · 2:49

“A warm, nostalgic Raksha Bandhan song from Priya to her elder brother Rohan, whom she calls Bhaiya. As kids they fought over the swing and he always let her win. He now lives in Dubai, so she posts his rakhi every year and ties it over a video call. Mention kaju katli, the diya on the thali and his promise to protect her. Put “Rohan Bhaiya” in the chorus.”

What to put in a Raksha Bandhan song

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    What you call each other: Bhaiya, Didi, Veerji, Dada, Anna, or the nickname that stuck from age five.

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    The thali: the rakhi, roli, rice, diya and the sweet you always fight over. Kaju katli or besan ladoo?

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    The promise, in your own words. Whether he's your protector or she's yours, say who really looks out for whom.

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    A childhood scene: fighting over the TV remote, covering for each other in front of your parents, sharing the back seat on the train to Nani's house.

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    The rakhi that came by post, if you live in different cities or countries, and the video call while it was tied.

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    The gift he always gives, or forgets, so you can tease him gently in a verse.

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    If it's for a sister-in-law, a cousin or a friend you tie a rakhi with, say why that bond counts as family.

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    One line of blessing for the year ahead, the way elders bless you on the day.

How a Raksha Bandhan chorus could sound

Tie the thread, Rohan Bhaiya, hold out your hand,

from the fights on the swing to the plans we had planned,

a sweet for your smile and a prayer for your way —

my brother, my shelter, on Raksha Bandhan day.

Ways to give it on Rakhi

  • During the ceremony. After the rakhi is tied and the sweet is shared, play the song on your phone while the family is still gathered around the thali.
  • With a rakhi sent by post. Send it as a gift page sealed until Raksha Bandhan. Your brother sees a countdown, then unwraps the song on the morning of the festival.
  • From brother to sister. Instead of only cash or chocolates, give her a song that puts your promise into words. Her name in the chorus is the part she'll replay.
  • On a card. With a subscription, print a card whose QR code plays the song, and put it in the rakhi envelope.

Choosing the sound and the language

Raksha Bandhan songs lean towards warm, nostalgic melodies, the kind families have played on this day for generations. A soft acoustic or film-style ballad suits a tearful song about growing up. Bright pop suits a playful one about all the fights. Make it in the language you speak at home: Hindi, Punjabi, Gujarati, Marathi, Bengali, Tamil, Telugu or another, even if you write the description in English. Keep the tone respectful of the ritual. Joke about the brother, never about the thread or the prayer.

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    Answer a few questions

    Names, memories, the mood you want. Skip anything you like.

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    We write and sing it

    Lyrics, melody, vocals and cover art — composed around your answers.

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    Play it for them

    Download the MP3, share the link, or play it right there.

Questions

Can a brother make a Raksha Bandhan song for his sister?

Yes. The song can come from either side. Tell us who it's from and who it's for, and the lyrics are written from that point of view.

Can the song be in Hindi or my regional language?

Yes. Songs are sung in more than 40 languages, including Hindi, Bengali, Marathi, Gujarati, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam. Write the description in English if that's easier.

Can I use the same song for Bhai Dooj?

Yes. The song is about your bond, not one ritual. Mention Bhai Dooj in the description if you want the tilak and the festival in the lyrics, or make a second song for it.

Can I include more than one sibling or cousin?

Yes. Add every name and a detail about each, and the lyrics will mention them, which suits families where several cousins tie rakhis together.

Is it free?

Your first song is free when you sign up, and no card is needed. After that, songs are made with credits from a subscription or a one-off pack.

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