Raksha Bandhan 2025
The cherished festival of Raksha Bandhan, which celebrates the unbreakable bond of love between brothers and sisters, will be observed on Saturday, August 9, 2025. On this day, sisters tie a sacred thread, or ‘Rakhi’, on their brothers’ wrists, praying for their prosperity and long life. To ensure the ceremony brings the utmost blessings, it is crucial to perform the ritual during the auspicious time, or ‘Shubh Muhurat’.
According to astrological insights, this year’s Raksha Bandhan is free from the inauspicious period of ‘Bhadra’, bringing much relief to those celebrating. However, devotees are advised to be mindful of ‘Rahu Kaal’, a time frame that is considered unsuitable for any sacred or important work.
Shubh Time for Rakhi Tying
This year, families will have a generous window of nearly seven and a half hours to conduct the Rakhi ceremony. The auspicious time begins early in the morning and extends into the afternoon.
* Shubh Muhurat Starts: 5:47 AM on Saturday, August 9, 2025
* Shubh Muhurat Ends: 1:24 PM on Saturday, August 9, 2025
Note: Rahu Kaal Timing:
* Start: 9:07 AM
* End: 10:47 AM
* Duration: 1 hour and 40 minutes
This is a very important clarification because Rahu Kaal falls within the larger Shubh Muhurat window (which runs from 5:47 AM to 1:24 PM). Therefore, the time between 9:07 AM and 10:47 AM should be avoided for tying the Rakhi.
Astrologers strongly recommend that the Rakhi tying ritual be completed within this period. Performing the ceremony before or after ‘Rahu Kaal’ is advised, as rituals conducted during this phase are not considered fruitful.
How to Celebrate Raksha Bandhan
For a traditional celebration, here are the steps to follow:
* Begin by taking a bath and preparing the ‘puja thali’ (a plate for worship).
* Have the brother sit facing the east or northeast direction.
* The sister should then apply a ’tilak’ of roli (vermilion) and ‘akshat’ (unbroken rice grains) on her brother’s forehead.
* Tie the Rakhi on the brother’s right wrist and offer him sweets.
* Conclude the ritual by performing an ‘aarti’ and praying for his well-being and success.
This Raksha Bandhan, embrace the traditions and celebrate the profound bond with your sibling during the specified auspicious hours to make the occasion truly special and blessed.
Source: Amar Ujala