When is Rakhi in 2025?

Raksha bandhan is going to be celebrated soon on 9th August, 2025. Every year, this eve is observed in the auspicious month of sravana Poornima. As we all are aware with the fact that rakhi Poornima is dedicated to siblinghood thus, sisters and brothers wait for this particular day to come soon. No matter who is where at that moment, each and every person gets united on this beautiful day to celebrate the love and bond between sisters and brothers.

Though, this eve comes every year but still it is awaited by everyone. People send rakhi to India as well as other parts of the world to be part of this lovely and thoughtful celebration. The month of sravana is considered to be very auspicious in the Hindu calendar. Rakhi celebration makes this month more prominent in the calendar.

Thus, make most of out of it and celebrate it with your adorable siblings.

Rakhi 2025 will be celebrated on 9th August. This festival is also known as Rakhi Purnima as it falls on a full moon day in the holy month of Shravana. It is the celebration of the strong bond that exists between a brother and sister with a beautiful handcrafted 'Rakhi'. The rakhi thread symbolizes love, affection, care, respect, and adoration which the siblings hold in their hearts for each other.

Shubh Muhurat for Raksha Bandhan 2025

ShubhMuhurat for the Rakhi Tying Ceremony	05:47 AM to 01:24 PM
Total Duration for Rakhi Tying Ceremony	07 Hours 37 Mins
Commencement of Rakhi Purnima	8th August 2025 at 02:12 PM
Conclusion of Rakhi Purnima	9th August 2025 at 01:24 PM

What is the best time to tie Rakhi on Raksha Bandhan?

The best time to perform the rituals of Raksha Bandhanis during Aparahanwhich falls later in the afternoon on the day of Raksha Bandhan as per the Hindu rituals. If this time in unavailable, then tying a rakhi during Pardosh time is the next best idea. It is also an ideal time to perform the Rakhi rituals on this festival.

What time to avoid for performing the rakhi rituals on Raksha Bandhan?

The time of Bhadra must be avoided to tie the auspicious Rakhis on the wrist of the brothers on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan. It is considered as a malignant time that must be avoided to conduct any auspicious or holy work. Bhadra prevails in the first half of the Purnima day and therefore, people should wait for it to get over before indulging in Rakhi celebrations.