Raksha Bandhan 2025 will take place on Saturday, 9 August. This year festival falls on the full moon day (Shravana Purnima) according to the Hindu lunar calendar. The entire day offers a spiritually charged window for performing the rakhi ceremony with profound blessings.
Raksha Bandhan Timing and Schedule
The most auspicious period to tie rakhi on 9 August stretches from early morning around 5:47 AM till about 1:24 PM. This timing includes the Aparahna muhurat, considered the most favourable window for the tying ritual. Festival planners should avoid the Bhadra segment, which ends before sunrise in 2025, making the early hours free of any inauspicious influence.
Raksha Bandhan symbolises a sacred bond of protection, trust and respect between siblings. The word itself derives from Sanskrit: Raksha means protection and Bandhan means bond. Legendary tales like the one from the Mahabharata include Draupadi tying a part of her saree on Lord Krishna wrist to stop his bleeding. He vowed to guard her for life. Historical anecdotes such as queen Rani Karnavati sending a rakhi to Emperor Humayun highlight how the bond extended beyond blood relatives, crossing religious and political lines.
In 2025, astrologers say unique planetary alignments and yoga placements make Raksha Bandhan especially auspicious. This rare alignment has not occurred in almost a century, making the day auspicious and spiritually potent.
Sisters begin by preparing a decorated thali with a rakhi thread, roli, rice, diya, and sweets. They apply tilak on their brother’s forehead, tie rakhi on his right wrist, and pray for his well-being. Brothers reciprocate with gifts and a vow to protect their sisters. Families often include bhabhis, cousins or even friends within the ritual as a broader gesture of protection and love. This simple yet meaningful ritual reinforces emotional bonds, spiritual connection and social unity. Modern celebrations often include siblings located far apart sending rakhis via post or virtual ceremonies.
Raksha Bandhan remains a timeless tradition that blends mythology, faith and affection. In 2025, the convergence of celestial energy and moral intent turns it into a powerful festival of love, duty and spiritual synergy.
