When is Raksha Bandhan 2025? Know Everything about This Auspicious Festival
Raksha Bandhan, also known as Rakhi, is one of the auspicious festivals that people celebrate with greater charm and enthusiasm. People celebrate this festival to celebrate the divine bond between brother and sister.
Raksha Bandhan signifies “the bond of protection and care.” The sisters tie the Rakhi thread on the wrist of their brothers, and the brothers promise the protection and care of their sisters. The gifts or money are also given by brothers to their sisters on this day as a token of love. This auspicious festival consists of the rituals that signify the love, care, affection, responsibility, and mutual respect between the siblings.
Now, if you have been eagerly waiting for this festival and want to know the date and Shubh Muhurta to tie the Rakhi, then you are on the right page. We will discuss everything you want to know about this auspicious festival.
When is Raksha Bandhan in 2025? Date, Day, and Shubh Muhurta to Tie the Rakhi
Raksha Bandhan in 2025 will fall on 9th August, Saturday. The Shubh Muhurta to tie the Rakhi thread will start on 5:47 AM and will end on 1:24 PM on the same day. The Purnima Tithi will begin from 8th August, 2025, Friday at 2:12 PM and will end on 1:24 PM on August 9th.
The top astrologer in Delhi/ NCR also says, one should avoid tying the Rakhi during “Bhadra Kaal,” as this duration is not considered auspicious for the religious rituals and activities. This year, Bhadra will be concluded in the early morning, making the other part of the day best for tying Rakhi; however, within the Shubh Muhurta is the best time.
Rituals and Celebrations of the Festival of Protection and Care
The festival includes rituals like tying Rakhi, a sacred thread, by the sisters on the wrist of the brothers for their well-being and safety. They prepare a thali consisting of Roli, Rice, Diya, Rakhi thread, and Sweets. They put tilak on the forehead of their brother with Roli and Rice grains and offer them the sweets after performing aarti with the lamp. The brothers, in turn, promise them protection and give gifts or money. In some regions in India, there is also a tradition of tying Rakhi, known as “Lumba,” on the wrist of a brother’s wife. There are many mythological and historical stories associated with the festival.
We wish A Very Happy Raksha Bandhan to Everyone! May this festival keep on strengthening the values of support, loyalty, and mutual respect among individuals.
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