Raksha Bandhan 2025 is more than a festival — it’s a celebration of the sacred bond between brothers and sisters. Held every year on the full moon day of the Shravan month, it’s a time when sisters tie a rakhi on their brother’s wrist, pray for his well-being, and receive a promise of lifelong protection in return.
This year, Raksha Bandhan comes with favorable timing and no inauspicious shadows. Let’s explore the exact date, the auspicious muhurat to tie rakhi, and all the meaningful rituals you should follow in 2025.
Raksha Bandhan is not just a yearly tradition — it’s a heartfelt celebration of the deep, protective bond between siblings. Observed every year on the full moon day of the Shravan month, this festival is a symbol of love, trust, and lifelong promises shared between brothers and sisters.
Let’s explore when Raksha Bandhan will be celebrated in 2025, the exact time you should tie Rakhi, and whether Bhadra Kaal will affect the rituals this year.
📅 When is Raksha Bandhan in 2025?
This year, Raksha Bandhan will be observed on Saturday, 9th August 2025.
- Start of Purnima (Full Moon): 8th August (Friday) at 2:13 PM
- End of Purnima: 9th August (Saturday) at 1:24 PM
Since the celebration is based on the moonrise and the tithi at sunrise, Raksha Bandhan will rightly be held on 9th August.
🌘 What About Bhadra Kaal This Year?
In Hindu tradition, tying Rakhi during Bhadra Kaal is considered inauspicious. Fortunately, this time you won’t need to worry.
- Bhadra Timing: Starts at 2:12 PM on 8th August and ends by 1:52 AM on 9th August
- Bhadra’s Placement: This year, Bhadra resides in the Patala Lok (underworld), which means it doesn’t influence activities on Earth.
So by the time sunrise breaks on 9th August, Bhadra Kaal is already over. This allows sisters to perform the ritual without any hesitation or spiritual conflict.
🕰️ Best Time to Tie Rakhi (Shubh Muhurat)
- From 5:47 AM to 1:24 PM on 9th August 2025
This period is ideal and considered spiritually favorable for tying Rakhi and performing the ceremonial aarti. After 1:24 PM, the Purnima ends, and the following lunar day begins — so the rituals should be completed before then.
🪔 The Ritual: How to Celebrate Raksha Bandhan at Home
Here’s what you need before you begin:
- A plate (thali) decorated with kumkum, rice, and a ghee lamp
- A sweet to offer after the ceremony
- A clean cloth or scarf to place on your brother’s head
- A Rakhi thread
- Optional: a small pouch of yellow mustard seeds — a traditional charm in some regions to ward off negativity
Step-by-step:
- Have your brother sit facing east, preferably on a wooden stool or cloth mat.
- Add a few drops of holy water (Ganga jal).on both of you.
- Apply a tilak on his forehead using kumkum and rice.
- Tie the Rakhi on his right wrist with heartfelt blessings.
- Perform the aarti while rotating the lamp in a circular motion.
- Feed him a sweet and make your wishes for his long, prosperous life.
🟡 Why Sisters Tie Mustard Seed Pouches
In several Indian households, sisters tie a small pouch filled with yellow mustard seeds along with the Rakhi. This tradition is believed to protect the brother from evil eyes and misfortune.
The pouch is kept on throughout the day and the next morning, it’s either immersed in flowing water or buried at the base of a tree as a sign of spiritual release.
🌼 The Heart of the Celebration
Raksha Bandhan isn’t just about threads and sweets — it’s a moment to express love, gratitude, and promises. Sisters offer prayers for their brothers’ well-being, and brothers in turn commit to always being there as guardians and friends.
The festival creates memories that last far beyond the day — and traditions that echo through generations.
📝 In Summary
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📆 Festival Date Saturday, 9 August 2025
🕰️ Rakhi Time (Muhurat) 5:47 AM to 1:24 PM
🚫 Bhadra Impact Ends before sunrise, no issue
🌕 Purnima Ends 1:24 PM on 9 August
Wishing you and your family a joyful Raksha Bandhan.
May the bond you share with your sibling grow stronger with every passing year.
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