Raksha Bandhan, also known as Rakhi, is an auspicious Hindu festival that is widely observed across the country. It celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters. On this special day, sisters tie the sacred thread, or Rakhi, around their brothers' wrists, symbolising their love, care, and prayers for their brothers' well-being.
Raksha Bandhan should be celebrated during an auspicious time (subh muhurat) to avoid the inauspicious Bhadra period and to enhance the spiritual significance and the strength of the bond between siblings. Performing the ceremony during the correct muhurat is believed to invite blessings, positive energy, and make the protective relationship between the siblings stronger and more potent.
Raksha Bandhan 2025: Subh Muhurat
Raksha Bandhan is celebrated in the Shravan month during the full moon day or Purnima day. The most auspicious time to tie Rakhi is during the Aparahna Muhurat, which falls in the late afternoon according to the Hindu division of the day. According to Drik Panchang, the Purnima tithi of Raksha Bandhan will be observed on August 8, 2025.
Purnima Tithi Begins - 02:12 PM on August 08, 2025
Purnima Tithi Ends - 01:24 PM on August 09, 2025
Raksha Bandhan Thread Ceremony Time - 05:47 AM to 01:24 PM
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What is Bhadra Kaal?
This year, avoid tying Rakhi during this duration: 11.07 am to 12.44 PM. Bhadra Kaal, also known as Bhadra Muhurat, is a specific time period in Hindu astrology ruled by the deity Bhadra, who is believed to be the daughter of Lord Surya (the Sun God) and sister of Shani Dev. Bhadra Kaal is a part of the Hindu Panchang (calendar) and occurs during certain phases of the lunar day (Tithi), particularly when Bhadra Nakshatra or Vishti Karana is active.
Why is Bhadra Kaal considered inauspicious?
Bhadra is associated with strong, aggressive, and fiery energy. As per scriptures, any auspicious work or festival rituals performed during Bhadra Kaal can lead to obstacles, conflict, or negative outcomes. Hence, major ceremonies like weddings, housewarmings, or tying the rakhi on Raksha Bandhan are avoided during this period.
According to beliefs, during Bhadra, negative results are more likely, and offerings or sacred acts done at this time may not bring the desired blessings.
