Raksha Bandhan 2025 will be celebrated on August 9th, on the Sawan Purnima (full moon). There will be no shadow of Bhadra on this day, providing an auspicious time throughout the day for tying the Rakhi. Tying the Rakhi from 5:47 AM to 1:24 PM will be auspicious. Know the Rahu Kaal and auspicious yoga timings for worship according to different cities.
Raksha Bandhan 2025: To be celebrated with joy across the country on Saturday. This day falls on the Purnima Tithi of the Sawan month, and there will be no Bhadra on this day, so there will be no obstacle to tying the Rakhi. According to the Panchang, the auspicious time to tie the Rakhi will be from 5:47 AM to 1:24 PM. Know the detailed Panchang, Rahu Kaal, Abhijit Muhurat, and worship timings for this day.
Raksha Bandhan 2025: Date and Significance
Raksha Bandhan is a major festival of Hinduism, celebrated every year on the full moon of the Shravan month. This festival strengthens the unbreakable bond of brother and sister. In 2025, Raksha Bandhan will be celebrated on August 9th, when the Purnima Tithi of Shravan Shukla Paksha will last until 1:25 PM.
No Bhadra on Raksha Bandhan This Time
Bhadra Kaal is considered inauspicious for auspicious works, especially if there is Bhadra on Raksha Bandhan, tying Rakhi is prohibited. But the good news in 2025 is that there will be no shadow of Bhadra on August 9th, giving an auspicious time to tie Rakhi throughout the day.
Auspicious Time to Tie Rakhi
On the day of Raksha Bandhan, sisters tie Rakhi on the wrists of their brothers and wish for their happiness and prosperity. According to the Panchang, the auspicious time to tie the Rakhi will be from 05:47 AM to 01:24 PM.
Apart from this, Abhijit Muhurat is also considered extremely auspicious, which will be from 11:59 AM to 12:53 PM on this day. Tying Rakhi during this time is also considered very fruitful.
Yoga and Nakshatra
- Purnima Tithi Ends: August 9th till 1:25 PM
- Saubhagya Yoga: Will last till 2:15 AM late night
- Shravan Nakshatra: Till 2:24 PM
Due to these auspicious yogas, this day of Raksha Bandhan is also considered extremely beneficial from a religious point of view.
Rahu Kaal Time (City Wise)
Rahu Kaal is considered inauspicious for any auspicious work. It is necessary to avoid Rahu Kaal before tying Rakhi. Know the Rahu Kaal time in major cities:
- Delhi: 09:06 AM to 10:46 AM
- Mumbai: 09:31 AM to 11:08 AM
- Chandigarh: 09:07 AM to 10:47 AM
- Lucknow: 08:53 AM to 10:32 AM
- Bhopal: 09:09 AM to 10:48 AM
- Kolkata: 08:26 AM to 10:04 AM
- Ahmedabad: 09:29 AM to 11:07 AM
- Chennai: 09:06 AM to 10:46 AM
It would be best to avoid tying Rakhi during these times.
Sunrise and Sunset Time
The time of sunrise and sunset is also important for worship and fasting on the day of Raksha Bandhan.
- Sunrise: 05:46 AM
- Sunset: 07:06 PM
The work of worship and tying Rakhi should be done only in the light period of the sun, so that its full fruit can be obtained.
This Day is Also a Purnima for Bathing and Charity
August 9th is not only Raksha Bandhan, but also the Purnima for bathing and charity. According to religious beliefs, one attains Akshaya Punya (inexhaustible merit) by bathing in the Ganges and donating to Brahmins on this day. Fasting and listening to stories also have special significance on this Purnima.
