Raksha Bandhan 2025: Date, shubh muhurat and timings

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Raksha Bandhan, one of the most cherished Hindu festivals, celebrates the sacred and unbreakable bond between brothers and sisters. Observed every year in the month of Shravana/Sawan on the full moon day (Purnima), it is a time for love, protection, and family togetherness.On this day, sisters tie a Rakhi on their brothers' wrists as a symbol of love and protection, and brothers promise to stand by their sisters in all circumstances. The celebration is marked with rituals, prayers, gift exchanges, and sweets, strengthening the bond between siblings.advertisementWhen is Raksha Bandhan in 2025?This year, there has been a little confusion about the date because the Purnima Tithi begins on August 8, 2025, at 2:12 PM and ends on August 9, 2025, at 1:24 PM.
However, according to the Drik Panchang, the most auspicious time to celebrate Raksha Bandhan is on Saturday, August 9, 2025. This is because the Bhadra period considered inauspicious for Rakhi rituals will end much earlier, at 1:52 AM on August 9, well before sunrise.Traditionally, Raksha Bandhan rituals are avoided during Bhadra, as it is believed to bring misfortune. Since the entire morning and early afternoon on August 9 are free from Bhadra Kla, families can perform the Rakhi ceremony without any restrictions.This makes Raksha Bandhan 2025 a rare occasion, a day completely free from Bhadra interference, making it spiritually smoother and more auspicious than in most years.Shubh Muhurat to Tie RakhiDate: Saturday, 9 August 2025Full Moon Begins: 8 August 2025, 2:12 PMFull Moon Ends: 9 August 2025, 1:24 PMShubh Muhurat to Tie Rakhi: 9 August 2025, 5:47 AM – 1:24 PMAbhijit Muhurat: 12:02 PM – 12:50 PMWith no timing hurdles this year, August 9 is the perfect day to tie the Rakhi, exchange sweets, and celebrate the cherished sibling bond with joy and blessings.- Ends