Raksha Bandhan, the sacred festival that celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters, is observed every year on the full moon day (Purnima) of the Shravan month. In 2025, Raksha Bandhan will be celebrated on Saturday, 9 August 2025.
Raksha Bandhan 2025 Key Timings
Purnima Tithi Begins: 8 August 2025 at 2:12 PM
Purnima Tithi Ends: 9 August 2025 at 1:24 PM
Bhadra Kaal: 8 August, 2:12 PM to 9 August, 1:52 AM (midnight)
Raksha Bandhan should be celebrated after the end of Bhadra Kaal. Since it ends early morning on 9 August, the entire day is open for celebration during shubh muhurat.
Shubh Muhurat to Tie Rakhi (9 August 2025)
Morning Muhurat: 5:47 AM - 01:24 PM
Abhijeet Muhurat: 12:00 PM - 12:53 PM
Vijay Muhurat: 02:40 PM - 03:33 PM
Evening Muhurat: 7:06 PM - 8:10 PM
Note: Avoid Rahu Kaal: 9:07 AM - 10:47 AM
5 Auspicious Yogas on Raksha Bandhan 2025
1. Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga: From 8 August, 2:28 PM to 9 August, 2:23 PM
2. Saubhagya Yoga: From 9 August, 4:08 AM to 10 August, 2:15 AM
4. Nakshatra Yoga: Combination of Shravan and Dhanishta Nakshatra
5. Abhijeet Muhurat Yoga: 12:00 PM-12:53 PM
Mantra To Chant While Tying Rakhi
"Yen Baddho Bali Raja Danavendro Mahabalah |
Ten Tvamanubadhnami Rakshe Maa Chala Maa Chala ||
As per Hindu traditions, afternoon time (post-noon) is most preferred for tying Rakhi. If that's not possible due to Bhadra Kaal, the Pradosh Kaal (evening) is also considered highly auspicious.
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