Raksha Bandhan 2025 Shubh Muhurat: Auspicious Time, Puja Vidhi, Mantra, and Rituals
Raksha Bandhan 2025 – A Festival of Love and Protection
Raksha Bandhan is one of the most loved festivals in India. It celebrates the bond of love, care, and protection between brothers and sisters. On this day, sisters tie a sacred thread called Rakhi on their brothers’ wrists, praying for their long life and happiness. In return, brothers promise to protect and support their sisters throughout life.
This year, Raksha Bandhan 2025 falls on Saturday, 9 August 2025. The festival becomes even more special as it is taking place during two very auspicious yogas – Sarvarth Siddhi Yoga and Shobhan Yoga.
Special Yogas on Raksha Bandhan 2025
According to the Hindu calendar, this year’s Raksha Bandhan is blessed with two shubh yogas that make the day extremely auspicious:
- Sarvarth Siddhi Yoga – This yoga is believed to be very powerful for starting new works, business deals, or important decisions. Anything started during this period is said to bring success.
- Shobhan Yoga – This yoga brings happiness, peace, and prosperity. It is considered highly lucky for family events and religious rituals.
The presence of both yogas on Raksha Bandhan means the day is full of positive energy and blessings.
No Bhadra Shadow This Year
One of the most important rules of Raksha Bandhan is to avoid tying the Rakhi during Bhadra Kaal, as it is considered inauspicious. This year, there is no Bhadra shadow during the Rakhi tying time, which makes the festival even more special. Families can perform the rituals without worrying about bad timing.
Raksha Bandhan 2025 Shubh Muhurat (Auspicious Time)
According to Drik Panchang, the Sawan Purnima Tithi started on 8 August 2025 at 2:12 PM and will end on 9 August 2025 at 1:24 PM.
The best time to tie the Rakhi this year is:
- Shubh Muhurat: 5:47 AM to 1:24 PM
- Total Duration: 7 hours 37 minutes
However, there are a few periods to avoid:
- Rahu Kaal: 9:07 AM to 10:47 AM (considered unlucky, so avoid tying Rakhi during this time)
- Durmuhurat: 5:47 AM to 7:34 AM (another period that is not favorable for auspicious work)
The most recommended time to tie the Rakhi is after Durmuhurat and outside Rahu Kaal, which means 7:34 AM to 9:07 AM and 10:47 AM to 1:24 PM.
Puja Samagri (Items Needed for Raksha Bandhan)
Before starting the Rakhi tying ceremony, make sure you have all the essential items ready:
- A decorative puja thali
- Rakhi (sacred thread)
- Rice grains (Akshat)
- Roli or Kumkum for tilak
- Sweets (like laddoo, barfi, or chocolates)
- Diya (lamp) with ghee or oil
- Flowers for offering
- Coconut (optional but auspicious)
Step-by-Step Rakhi Tying Vidhi (Ritual)
- Clean and Prepare – Take a bath early in the morning and wear clean clothes.
- Arrange the Puja Thali – Place the Rakhi, roli, rice, sweets, and diya in a decorated thali.
- Light the Diya – Light the lamp to purify the surroundings and invite positivity.
- Apply Tilak – Sisters apply a red kumkum tilak on the brother’s forehead.
- Tie the Rakhi – While tying, chant the Raksha Bandhan mantra (given below).
- Offer Sweets – Sisters give sweets to their brothers as a symbol of love.
- Brother’s Promise – Brothers give gifts to their sisters and promise to protect them always.
Raksha Bandhan Mantra
While tying the Rakhi, you can chant this mantra for blessings:
“Yena baddho balee raajaa daanavendro mahaabalah,
tena tvaam anubadhnaami rakshe maa chala maa chala.”
Meaning: “I am tying you with the same bond that was tied to the mighty King Bali. O Raksha, never falter in protecting your wearer.”
Significance of Raksha Bandhan
Raksha Bandhan is not just about brothers and sisters-it is about love, trust, and mutual respect. In many regions, people tie Rakhi to friends, cousins, and even soldiers as a symbol of gratitude and protection. The thread of Rakhi is a reminder that relationships are built on care and commitment.
This festival also teaches us that protection is not only physical but also emotional and moral. By promising to stand with each other in every situation, siblings strengthen their bond year after year.
Tips to Make Raksha Bandhan 2025 Memorable
- Plan in Advance – Buy your Rakhis, gifts, and sweets early to avoid last-minute rush.
- Personalize Gifts – Add a personal touch with handwritten notes or custom-made presents.
- Involve the Whole Family – Celebrate with cousins, uncles, aunts, and grandparents.
- Share Memories – Look at old photos and videos together to relive happy moments.
- Include Traditional Food – Prepare or order your favorite festive dishes.
Conclusion
Raksha Bandhan 2025 is truly special because of the two auspicious yogas and the absence of Bhadra. With a long 7-hour-37-minute muhurat, families have plenty of time to perform the rituals with devotion and love.
This year, celebrate not just with Rakhis and gifts, but with heartfelt promises, prayers, and gratitude. After all, Raksha Bandhan is about more than a thread-it is about a lifetime of love and protection.
