Raksha Bandhan 2025
Raksha Bandhan 2025 falls on Saturday, August 9. Discover the exact date, auspicious timing (Shubh Muhurat), Bhadra kaal to avoid, rituals, legends, celebration ideas, and where to add images or product links.
Confirmed by multiple Panchang sources and major news outlets like India Today, Economic Times.
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Tithi & Timing – Detailed Panchang
Purnima Tithi
- Begins: August 8, 2025 at ~2:12 PM
- Ends: August 9, 2025 at ~1:24 PM
Bhadra Kaal (Avoid This)
- Bhadra period must be avoided for Rakhi tying. In 2025 it ends early morning on August 9, making time post‑sunrise safe for rituals .
Shubh Muhurat (Auspicious Window)
- Best time: 5:47 AM to 1:24 PM IST on August 9, 2025 .
- Some astrologers highlight a special Aparahna (afternoon) muhurat or evening Pradosh period (if Purnima Tithi still active): around 6:59 PM–9:13 PM IST .
Alternate Timeframes
NDTV notes another muhurat window 1:41 PM–2:54 PM IST as favorable within overall period of 6:03 AM to 2:54 PM .
What Is Raksha Bandhan & Why Celebrate?
Origins & Meanings
- Festivals falls on Shravan Purnima, meaning the last day of lunar month Shravan — highly sacred. The rakhi symbolizes Raksha Sutra – spiritual thread of protection .
Legendary Tales
- Krishna & Draupadi: Draupadi ties cloth to Krishna’s finger — marking the festival’s first protective vow .
- Rani Karnavati & Humayun: Queen sends rakhi to Emperor Humayun seeking protection during war .
- Mention other folklore, Yama‑Yamuna, Alexander‑Porus versions, all underscoring the ethos of protection and loyalty.
Rituals & Celebration Guide
- Morning preparations: sisters rise early, bathe, dress traditionally, prepare the thali with rakhi, roli, rice, diya, and sweets.
- Tying the Rakhi: apply tilak, tie rakhi on brother’s right wrist, exchange sweets, gifts, blessings. Brother vows lifelong protection.
- Evening & beyond: family feast, sweets like ladoos, fresh mithai, and reunions.
- Advice on decorating, songs, tricks to include distant siblings via video calls or mailed rakhis.
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