Raksha Bandhan 2025: Shubh Muhurat and Timings for Rakhi in US, UK, and UAE Revealed
One of the best festivals for all the sisters in the world is arriving this week. In the Indian subcontinent where culture, tradition and relations play a vital role, every relationship is celebrated be it of a mother and her child or of a brother and sister.
Raksha Bandhan
, translated as "the knot of protection" celebrates the love and bond between siblings, primarily brother and sister. In 2025, the festival will be celebrated on August 9 which is a Saturday.
Know all about the festival, shubh muhurat and auspicious timings below!
Why is Raksha Bandhan celebrated?
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Like many other festivals, Raksha Bandhan is a sacred ancient ritual mentioned in various Hindu scriptures. However, the origin of the festival is known to be found in many legends some of which are mentioned below:
Yama and Yamuna
It is believed that once Lord Yama didn't visit his sister Goddess Yamuna for 12 long years.
Then, Goddess Ganga reminded him to meet his sister. Yamuna was elated by her brother's visit and prepared a huge feast for him and also tied a rakhi to his wrist. Yama was touched and blessed her with mortality.
Krishna and Draupadi
Lord Krishna and Queen Draupadi's friendship is popular all over the Indian subcontinent. According to the legend, once the lord was flying a kite and accidentally cut his finger. Seeing this, the queen immediately tore a piece of cloth from her saree and tied it around his finger.
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The action touched Lord Krishna and he vowed to protect her from all evil in the world.
Laxmi and Bali
According to the Vishnu Purana, Bali who was a devotee of Lord Vishnu asked him for protection. Lord Vishnu accepted the request and began staying with him as his doorman. After a long period, Goddess Laxmi got emotional and visited Bali as a woman seeking shelter. She tied a colourful thread on his wrist and when Bali asked her for a wish she requested him to leave her husband, to which he agreed.
Raksha Bandhan: Shubh muhurat and timings in the USA
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Due to the time difference, Raksha Bandhan will be celebrated on August 8th, Friday in the USA.
The Prunima tithi begins at 4:42 am on August 8 and ends at 3:54 am on August 9.
According to the Drik Panchang, the timing for tying the rakhi begins at 4:18 pm and lasts till 10:12 pm.
In terms of muhurat there are two, Aparahna and Pradosh and while Aparahna is the best, Pradosh can also be followed.
Aparahna muhurat: 4:18 pm - 5:24 pm
Pradosh muhurat: 8:11 pm - 10:12 pm
Raksha Bandhan: Shubh muhurat and timings in the UK
In the United Kingdom, Raksha Bandhan will be celebrated on August 9th, Saturday.
Bhadra here will be over before sunrise and thus not an issue.
The Purnima tithi begins at 9:42 am on August 8 and ends at 8:54 am on August 9.
The best time to tie the rakhi is from 5:37 am to 8:54 am, for a duration of 3 hours and 17 minutes.
Raksha Bandhan: Shubh muhurat and timings in the UAE
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Raksha Bandhan will be celebrated in the United Arab Emirates on August 9th.
The Purnima tithi begins at 12:42 am on August 8 and ends at 11:54 am on August 9.
The best time to tie rakhi will be from 5:51 am to 11:54 am, a total duration of 6 hours 3 minutes.
Here, as well Bhadra will be over before sunrise.
Why is
Raksha Bandhan 2025
so special?
On Raksha Bandhan 2025, a rare zodiac combination will be occurring. Saubhagya Yog and Sarvartha Siddhi Yog, both will be aligning during the auspicious period known as the Sharavan Nakshatra. Such a conjunction is so rare that the last one happened a century ago.
While the Saubhagya Yog is known to usher prosperity, luck and well-being, Sarvsrtha Siddhi Yog is meant to fulfil all righteous desires.
Raksha Bandhan rituals
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On the day of the festival, siblings dress up in new and traditional attires. The sisters prepare a thali consisting or vermillion, rice, sweets, a diya and the rakhi.
The ceremony begins with the sister applying a tilak on her brother's forehead, tying a rakhi on his right wrist, performing arti, feeding him sweets and exchanging gifts.
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