Raksha Bandhan 2025 Shubh Muhurat: When To Tie Rakhi On August 9? Know The Auspicious And Inauspicious Timings
Raksha Bandhan Shubh Muhurat: Raksha Bandhan is a cherished Hindu festival that honours the deep bond between brothers and sisters. Celebrated with heartfelt emotions across India, this special occasion represents love, protection, and lifelong commitment between siblings.
On this day, sisters tie a sacred thread known as the Rakhi around their brothers' wrists, wishing them health and happiness, while brothers promise to stand by and protect their sisters always.
In 2025, Raksha Bandhan falls on Saturday, August 9, coinciding with the Purnima Tithi (full moon day) in the Shravana month as per the Hindu lunar calendar. This timing is especially important as it plays a significant role in deciding the most auspicious moments for performing the rituals.
What is the muhurat of Raksha Bandhan 2025?
The Raksha Bandhan thread-tying ceremony, known as Rakhi Bandhan, is ideally performed during the Aparahna Muhurat, which refers to the late afternoon period according to Hindu time division. For 2025, the most favourable time for the ceremony begins at 5:47 AM and lasts until 1:24 PM, offering a generous 7 hours and 37 minutes window.
Raksha Bandhan 2025: Best Time To Tie Rakhi
The most auspicious time to tie Rakhi on August 9 is from 6:03 AM to 2:54 PM, with the Aparahna period — considered the most ideal — falling between 1:41 PM and 2:54 PM.
This year, there's no need to worry about Bhadra, the inauspicious phase, as it ends before sunrise, according to Drik Panchang.
It is essential to note that Bhadra, an inauspicious period, will have concluded before sunrise on this day. Hindu scriptures strictly advise avoiding rituals during Bhadra, as it is considered an unfit time for beginning anything auspicious, including tying Rakhi. Since Bhadra ends early this year, the day remains favourable for celebrating Raksha Bandhan without concern.
Purnima Tithi Timings
Begins: 2:12 PM on August 8, 2025
Ends: 1:24 PM on August 9, 2025
Hence, rituals should ideally be performed on August 9, post-sunrise and before 1:24 PM, after the Bhadra period is over.
Raksha Bandhan 2025: Shubh And Ashubh Muhurat
In addition to the main ritual timings, several other auspicious muhurats enhance the spiritual energy of the day.
The Brahma Muhurat starts early at 4:22 AM and ends at 5:04 AM, followed by Pratah Sandhya from 4:43 AM to 5:47 AM.
The Abhijit Muhurat, considered highly effective for all sacred activities, occurs between 12:00 PM and 12:53 PM, while the Vijaya Muhurat is from 2:40 PM to 3:33 PM.
In the evening, the Godhuli Muhurat lasts from 7:06 PM to 7:27 PM, and the Sayahna Sandhya continues until 8:10 PM.
The day concludes with the Nishita Muhurat, observed from 12:05 AM to 12:48 AM on August 10.
However, it is equally important to be aware of inauspicious periods that should be avoided for performing rituals.
On August 9, the Rahu Kalam falls between 9:07 AM and 10:47 AM, and the Yamaganda Muhurat runs from 2:06 PM to 3:46 PM.
Additionally, the Gulikai Kalam is observed from 5:47 AM to 7:27 AM and Dur Muhurtam spans from 5:47 AM to 6:40 AM.
These timings are traditionally considered unfavourable for beginning any important or spiritual task.
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