Raksha Bandhan 2025: Know date, auspicious time, significance

Raksha Bandhan 2025 will be celebrated on Saturday, August 9th. The auspicious time for tying Rakhi is from 5:39 AM to 1:34 PM. This year, there will be no Bhadra shadow during Raksha Bandhan

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Raksha Bandhan is a major Hindu festival symbolizing the unbreakable bond between brothers and sisters

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On this day, a sister ties a Rakhi on her brother's wrist, wishing for his protection. The brother promises to protect her throughout his life.

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According to the Panchang, Raksha Bandhan is celebrated every year on Shravan Purnima (Shravan 2025). This festival falls in August.

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Learn when Raksha Bandhan will be celebrated in 2025. Find out the date, auspicious time for tying Rakhi.

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Raksha Bandhan 2025 Date: Saturday, August 9, 2025. Shravan Purnima starts: Friday, August 8, from 12:12 PM. Shravan Purnima Tithi ends: Saturday, August 9, at 1:24 PM.

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Purnima is on Udayatithi, August 9th. Raksha Bandhan, along with related rituals, will be observed on this day.

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Tie Rakhi on Saturday, August 9th, between 5:39 AM and 1:34 PM. This is the most auspicious time. After 1:34 PM, Purnima Tithi ends and Bhadra month begins.

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Avoid auspicious activities during Bhadra. It's considered inauspicious to tie Rakhi during this time.

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Bhadra starts on Shravan Purnima, August 8th, at 2:12 PM and ends on August 9th at 1:52 AM.

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This year, there's no Bhadra during Raksha Bandhan. You can tie Rakhi from morning until 1:34 PM.