Raksha Bandhan 2025: Date, Auspicious Timing, Importance, and Ideal Moment to Tie the Rakhi
In the vibrant tapestry of Indian culture, Raksha Bandhan stands as a cherished festival, symbolising protection, selfless love, and the sacred bond between siblings. This year, the auspicious occasion of Raksha Bandhan falls on August 9, 2025.
Raksha Bandhan is deeply rooted in mythology, with stories of Lord Krishna tying a Rakhi to Draupadi and promising to protect her, and references linking the festival to Goddess Lakshmi and King Bali, where Lakshmi accepted Bali as her brother.
As we prepare to celebrate this timeless tradition, it's essential to understand the recommended practices for an auspicious Rakhi tying ceremony. According to Hindu scriptures and traditional guidelines, tying Rakhi during the Bhadra period is considered inauspicious. To ensure sanctity and blessings, it's advisable to perform the ritual during Shubh Muhurat periods outside Bhadra. The most auspicious time to tie Rakhi this year falls in the morning and early afternoon of August 9, from 5:47 AM to 1:24 PM, when no Bhadra period overlaps.
During the ritual, the brother should face east or north, and the sister should face west or south. The brother is traditionally seated in a sacred space with a prepared Rakhi thali containing roli, akshat, lamp, sweets, and Rakhi. A tilak is applied on the brother’s forehead, and the Rakhi is tied on his right wrist.
If the Rakhi is to be tied to deities like Laddu Gopal, scriptures specify that the deity should be bathed, dressed in clean attire, applied tilak with saffron, sandalwood, turmeric mixed with Ganga water, and tied with a yellow silk thread Rakhi. Homemade offerings like kheer or sooji halwa and aarti should be performed afterward.
In today's fast-paced world, Raksha Bandhan continues to bring families together, reinforcing bonds that transcend rituals. As we celebrate this festival, let us remember that Raksha Bandhan stands as a reminder of timeless values: familial love, emotional security, and the importance of nurturing relationships.
This article was first published on August 8, 2025, at 4:07 IST. We hope this guide helps you celebrate Raksha Bandhan with the auspiciousness and blessings it deserves. Happy Raksha Bandhan!
- The festival of Raksha Bandhan, deeply rooted in the family-dynamics of Indian culture, also extends to other aspects of life, as fashion-and-beauty brands release special edition Rakhis and traditional attire to elevate the celebratory lifestyle.
- As we gather at home-and-garden settings for the auspicious Rakhi tying ceremony on August 9, 2025, let us remember that not only does Raksha Bandhan symbolize the sacred bond between siblings, but it also serves as a platform for strengthening relationships with loved ones outside the immediate family.
