Raksha Bandhan 2025: Date, Time, and Auspicious Muhurat

Raksha Bandhan, which celebrates the love and protection between brothers and sisters, is observed every year on the Purnima Tithi of the Shukla Paksha of the Shravan month. This year, Raksha Bandhan falls on Saturday, August 9, 2025. This year’s Raksha Bandhan is special as there will be no Bhadra shadow. According to astrological calculations, Bhadra will conclude at 1:52 AM on August 9th. This means the festival can be celebrated throughout the day. It is generally believed that performing any auspicious work during the Bhadra period is inauspicious. On Raksha Bandhan, if Bhadra is present, the auspicious work should be done only after Bhadra is over. This year, Bhadra will end before Raksha Bandhan begins, therefore, sisters can tie Rakhi on their brothers’ wrists from 5:47 AM to 1:24 PM. This provides a window of 7 hours and 37 minutes. The rise of Mercury in Cancer is also seen as a good omen in astrology. This Raksha Bandhan is deemed particularly auspicious due to the favorable planetary positions. The Purnima Tithi begins on August 8th afternoon, and Bhadra will begin at 2:12 PM on August 8th, lasting until 1:52 AM on August 9th. The scriptures give importance to the Tithi during sunrise. Therefore, celebrating Raksha Bandhan on August 9th is considered best. The festival will also coincide with the Shravan Nakshatra.