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The Raksha Bandhan Shubh Muhurat is between 05:47 AM to 01:24 PM this year. The Purnima Tithi will begin at 02:12 PM on August 8, and it will end at 01:24 PM on August 9. (Image: Pinterest)
On August 9, 2025, Raksha Bandhan will be graced by a rare astrological phenomenon, when the Saubhagya Yog and Sarvarth Siddhi Yog will both align. The Saubhagya Yog will begin on the day of Raksha Bandhan and lasts until 2:15 AM on August 10. Active hours for Sarvarth Siddhi Yog are 05:47 AM to 02:23 PM. They both will align in the period known as Shravan Nakshatra. (File Photo)
While Raksha Bandhan has its roots in religious customs, it has evolved into a broader celebration of human relationships and emotional bonds. Beyond just brothers and sisters, the festival is now embraced as a symbol of unity, trust, and mutual respect, and can be observed between cousins, close friends, or even neighbours who share a bond of care and loyalty. (Image: Pinterest)
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