Raksha Bandhan 2025: Muhurat, Rituals, and Significance

Raksha Bandha, in literal terms, translates to “the knot of protection”. Usually, it is the dharma of every brother to protect his sister, but on Rakhi, they switch their roles. On this day, sisters tie Rakhi on the wrists of their brothers for their safety. Safety from all the negative energies and evil forces. Let’s see the auspicious muhurat and date for Raksha Bandhan in 2025.

Raksha Bandhan 2025 - Date and Timing

According to Indian tradition, Raksha Bandhan is usually celebrated on the Purnima tithi or full moon day of Shravan Shukla Paksha month. This year, the date for Raksha Bandhan falls on 9 August 2025, i.e., Saturday. Therefore, this day is also known as Shravan Purnima.

Purnima Starts - 8th August, 2025 2:13 PM
Purnima Ends - 9th August, 2025 1:25 PM

Since Raksha Bandhan is celebrated on the morning of Purnima, it will be celebrated on 9th August.

For Raksha Bandhan, it is also important to avoid certain times that are not considered good. According to the panchang, on Saturday, the first “Muhurat” (Time Period) after sunrise is not good, and the second one, called “Kulik Muhurat,” is also not good. So, it is best to celebrate the festival after 1 hour and 46 minutes from sunrise. It’s also best to avoid “Rahu Kaal,” which in Delhi will be from 9:08 AM to 10:47 AM on 9th August.

In short, on 9th August, you can celebrate Raksha Bandhan anytime before 1:25 PM, but avoid the bad times: the first 1 hour 46 minutes after sunrise and Rahu Kaal (9:08 to 10:47 AM). Since there is no Bhadra, you can celebrate the festival without any worry before 1:25 PM.

Why do we celebrate Raksha Bandhan?

The practice of tying a sacred thread for protection has been observed across cultures. Multiple references can also be taken from our Hindu scriptures to understand the origin of this festival.

One story relating to the Bhavishya Purana tells the tale of Sachi, Indra’s wife. She tied a thread around Indra’s wrist to protect him against harm in battle against the powerful demon king Bali.

Another story relates to the epic of the Mahabharata. When Krishna injures his hand, Draupadi tears off a piece of her sari (traditional Indian clothing) to wrap as a bandage around his hand. Krishna was moved by this loving and protective gesture of Draupadi and promised to protect her one day. And he kept his promise when the Kauravas tried to humiliate Draupadi. Krishna stepped in to save her from the evil Kauravas.

Raksha Bandhan 2025 Rituals

Here are some things you should keep in mind for Raksha Bandhan this year. These are:

• Tie Rakhi only in an auspicious muhurat.
• Wake up early in the morning and sprinkle Gangajal all over the house.
• After bathing, do puja and offer water to the Sun God.
• Keep Rakhi, Akshat, Sweets, and Roli on a copper or brass plate.
• On Raksha Bandhan, dedicate the Raksha Sutra to the Gods to complete the ritual.
• The Brother should face towards the East direction.
• The brother’s head should be covered with a cloth.

Raksha Bandhan Dont’s

Let us now see the things you should never do by mistake on Raksha Bandhan :

• Never tie Rakhi during the Bhadra period.
• Avoid tying Rakhi before doing puja.
• Rakhi is considered a sacred thread, so do not tie Rakhis that are in the form of fancy bands or made of materials like artificial leather.
• Avoid a Rakhi that has sharp edges

Also Read:- Ganesh Chaturthi 2025

Frequently asked questions (FAQ's)

Q1. Can we tie Rakhi in Panchak on Raksha Bandhan in 2025?

Avoid tying Rakhi in inauspicious periods of “Rahu Kaal” and “Kulik Muhurat”. It’s best to follow the muhurat guidelines and suggestions mentioned above.

Q2. What is the Raksha Bandhan 2025 date and time?

In 2025, Raksha Bandhan will be held on 9 August 2025, i.e., Saturday. And the auspicious timings will last till 1:25 PM. Avoid the period between 9:08 AM to 10:47 AM, as it is Rahu kaal.

Q3. In which hand should the rakhi be tied for males?

The Rakhi is tied on the right hand, as this hand symbolises strength, protection, and positive energy.

Q4. Do sisters keep a fast on Raksha Bandhan?

It is not mandatory to keep a fast on Raksha Bandhan. However, in some traditions, women choose to keep a fast for their brother’s protection and long life. And they typically break their fast after the rakhi.

Q5. When can the rakhi be removed?

There are no strict rules about removing the rakhi. Some people prefer to wear it until it’s worn out, while some remove it eight days later on Janmashtami, another auspicious day.