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Raksha Bandhan 2025: Check Out The Muhurat Of 7 Hours, 37 Minutes & Rituals To Follow

Raksha Bandhan 2025: Check Out The Muhurat Of 7 Hours, 37 Minutes & Rituals To Follow

News1809-08-2025
Raksha Bandhan Shubh Muhurat: This year will be completely Bhadra-free. However, there is a period of Rahu Kaal which should be avoided
Raksha Bandhan, celebrated with full enthusiasm and affection in the Hindu religion, is a cherished festival honouring the eternal bond between brothers and sisters. This year, Raksha Bandhan is being celebrated today on August 9, with double auspiciousness, as it falls under Sarvarth Siddhi Yoga and Shobhan Yog a. Both these yogas are considered highly favorable, with scriptures stating that any work performed during this time yields success.
Alongside Raksha Bandhan, today also marks Shravan Purnima, a day of holy bathing and charity. This year's festival carries added joy as it is free from the shadow of Bhadra, which is considered inauspicious for tying rakhi. Celebrating during shubh muhurat without Bhadra is believed to be fully in accordance with tradition.
However, there is a period of Rahu Kaal during today's muhurat, which should be avoided as it is deemed unfavorable. Despite this, there is a total of 7 hours and 37 minutes of auspicious time available for tying rakhi. Here are the auspicious muhurats for tying rakhi, the mantras to be recited during the rituals, and the puja samagri needed to celebrate Rakhi at its best:
Raksha Bandhan Muhurat
According to Drik Panchang, Sawan Purnima Tithi began yesterday, August 8, at 2:12 PM and will end today, August 9, at 1:24 PM.
7:34 AM to 9:06 AM
10:47 AM to 1:24 PM
Mantras For Raksha Bandhan Rituals
Tilak Mantra
Keshavanant Govind Barah Purushottam, Punyam Yashasyamayushyam Tilakam Me Prasidatu,
Kanti Lakshmi Dhritin Saukhyaam Saubhagyamatulam Balam, Dadatu Chandanam Nityam Satataam Dharayamyaham.
Rakhi Mantra
Yen Baddho Bali Raja, Danavendro Mahabal,
Ten Tvam Pratibaddhnami, Rakshe Machal Machal.
Lamp Lighting Mantra
Shubham Karoti Kalyanam, Arogya Dhan Sampadam,
Shatrubuddhi Vinashaya, Deepjyoti Namostute.
Puja Samagri
To perform the Rakhi Puja with full devotion, gather the puja samagri which includes a brass plate, whole rice grains, curd, red sandalwood or roli, a decorative rakhi, cow ghee, a clay or brass lamp, cotton wick, and sweets.
Step-by-Step Guide To Tying Rakhi
Wake up early between 4:22 AM and 5:04 AM for a bath. If not possible, bathe at your regular time and wear clean clothes.
In the auspicious muhurat, the sister should prepare the rakhi thali. The brother should be seated facing east or north, with his head covered with a cloth.
Apply tilak with red sandalwood/ roli, curd, and rice grains while reciting the Tilak mantra. Tie the rakhi on the right wrist, chanting the Rakhi mantra.
Feed sweets to the brother, light a cow ghee lamp, and perform aarti while praying for his long and happy life. Seek blessings if he is elder; if younger, give him a gift.
The brother should present gifts or money to the sister. If she is elder, touch her feet for blessings.
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