When Is Raksha Bandhan In August? Know Date, Muhurat, And Bhadra Timings

Raksha Bandhan: Raksha Bandhan, also known as Rakhi, is one of the main festivals in Hinduism. It symbolises the strong bond between brothers and sisters. On this special day, a sister ties a Rakhi on her brother’s wrist and prays for his well-being. In return, the brother promises to protect her for life.

According to the Hindu calendar, Raksha Bandhan is celebrated every year on the Purnima of the Sawan month. As per the English calendar, this festival usually falls in August. Let’s find out when Raksha Bandhan will be celebrated in 2025. Note down the date, the auspicious time to tie Rakhi, and the Bhadra period.

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Raksha Bandhan 2025 Date

  • Raksha Bandhan Date: Saturday, 9 August 2025
  • Sawan Purnima Begins: Friday, 8 August at 12:12 PM
  • Sawan Purnima Ends: Saturday, 9 August at 1:24 PM

Since Purnima will be present during the sunrise on 9 August, Raksha Bandhan will be celebrated on this day. Rituals like holy bath, charity, fasting, and worship related to Purnima will also be observed on this date.

Raksha Bandhan 2025: Subh Muhurat To Tie Rakhi

On Saturday, 9 August 2025, the most auspicious time to tie Rakhi is from 5:39 AM to 1:34 PM. After 1:34 PM, the Purnima tithi ends and Bhadrapad begins. So, make sure to tie Rakhi within this time for best results.

Bhadra Timing On Raksha Bandhan 2025

No auspicious work should be done during the Bhadra period. It is believed that tying Rakhi during Bhadra is inauspicious, and sisters should avoid doing so.

On Sawan Purnima, Bhadra will begin on 8 August at 2:12 PM and will end on 9 August at 1:52 AM.

This means that on Raksha Bandhan this year, there will be no Bhadra during the day, so you can safely tie Rakhi on your brother’s wrist from morning until 1:34 PM.

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