Raksha Bandhan 2025 will be celebrated on Saturday, 9 August 2025, and like every year, the shubh muhurat to tie rakhi is an important aspect of this sacred day.
In this LIVE blog, we bring you timely updates on the Raksha Bandhan muhurat time, rakhi puja vidhi, dos and don'ts, and the exact rakhi tying time (shubh samay), so you can celebrate the festival with faith and precision.
Begin with a puja thali prepared with rakhi, roli, akshat, sweets, and a diya. Perform a brief puja by offering the first rakhi to Lord Ganesha, then proceed to tie the rakhi on your brother’s wrist while chanting the raksha mantra.
The ideal muhurat for Raksha Bandhan puja on 9 August is during the Shravana Purnima tithi from 05:47 AM to 01:24 PM. For an even more spiritually charged moment, you can perform the puja and tie the rakhi during Abhijit Muhurat (11:59 AM to 12:53 PM). Prepare your rakhi thali and offer prayers before beginning the ritual.
Good news for all celebrating Rakhi this year — Bhadra Kaal does not fall during the rakhi tying hours on 9 August 2025. The tithi is clear and auspicious from early morning. You can comfortably celebrate between sunrise and 1:24 PM without the fear of inauspicious timing.
You can safely tie rakhi anytime on 9 August 2025 between 5:47 AM and 1:24 PM, as per the purnima tithi. Additionally, the Abhijit Muhurat, which is considered highly auspicious, falls between 11:59 AM and 12:53 PM. Sisters can choose this time slot for the rakhi ceremony to maximise spiritual benefits.
Raksha Bandhan 2025 will be celebrated on Saturday, 9 August, which falls on the auspicious day of Shravana Purnima. This year, there is no Bhadra Kaal during the main part of the day, making it easier to perform the rituals without delay. The shubh muhurat to tie rakhi starts from 05:47 AM and continues till 01:24 PM.
According to tradition, no one should eat before the rakhi ritual is completed. Both the sister and the brother should observe a vrat (fast) until the rakhi has been tied.
Only after the ceremony is completed should they have their first meal of the day.
After tying the rakhi, sisters should perform aarti for their brothers, praying for their health and long life.
Then, offer a sweet to your brother to make his mouth “meetha.”
In return, the brother gives a gift to the sister, and both exchange blessings.
Rakhi should be tied during the shubh muhurat.
It’s considered auspicious to tie three knots while tying the rakhi.
Brothers should hold rice grains or some dakshina (coins or cash) in their palm with a closed fist as the rakhi is tied.
Seat your brother in a clean space facing east.
Both brother and sister should cover their heads as a mark of respect during the ritual.
Begin with applying roli and rice (tilak and akshat) on your brother’s forehead before tying the rakhi.
Before tying rakhi, prepare a puja thali with all the essentials: rakhi, roli, rice grains (akshat), sweets, and a diya. This thali should first be offered to the gods, followed by a short prayer.
The first rakhi should be tied to Lord Ganesha, and then to other deities like Lord Shiva and Lord Krishna before tying it to your brother.
As per Hindu beliefs, Rahu Kaal is considered inauspicious, and it’s generally advised to avoid any important or sacred activity during this time, including tying rakhi. It is said that actions done during Rahu Kaal often face obstacles or remain incomplete.
But what if a sister has no choice and must tie rakhi during Rahu Kaal?
In such situations, it is advised that the sister should first pray to Goddess Durga and mentally dedicate the rakhi to her. After this small prayer, the rakhi can be tied on the brother’s wrist as prasad. This spiritual act is believed to help neutralise Rahu Kaal’s ill effects.
During the Raksha Bandhan ritual, a special Raksha Mantra is chanted while tying the rakhi. This mantra invokes divine protection and is believed to bring strength, stability, and blessings throughout the year.
"Yen baddho bali raja daanavendro mahaabalah
tena twaamabhibadhnaami raksha maa chala maa chala:"
Meaning: "I tie you with the same sacred thread that once bound the mighty demon king Bali. O Raksha, stay firm and protect throughout the year — do not waver."
This mantra is often recited by sisters while tying rakhi on their brothers’ wrists.
As per Drik Panchang, Raksha Bandhan rituals, including tying the rakhi, should be performed only after the end of Bhadra Kaal. This is because Bhadra is considered an inauspicious time in Hindu traditions and should be avoided for any kind of shubh karya (auspicious activity), especially on a festival like Rakhi.
Bhadra Kaal usually affects the first half of Purnima tithi, but the good news is that this year, Bhadra Kaal ends before sunrise on August 9, 2025. So, there’s no Bhadra Kaal during daytime hours, making the entire day suitable for celebrating Raksha Bandhan and performing all related rituals during the shubh muhurat.
The first knot tied during Raksha Bandhan symbolises the sister’s prayer for her brother’s long life, safety, happiness, and prosperity. It’s a silent wish for his overall well-being and protection from all harm.
The second knot reflects the unbreakable bond of love, trust, and respect shared between the siblings. This is the emotional core of Rakhi.
The third and final knot serves as a reminder of the brother’s duties. It signifies his promise to always walk on the path of truth, righteousness, and dignity, and to protect his sister in every situation, come what may.
It’s not just the time of the day that matters on Raksha Bandhan, even the number of knots you tie holds significance. As per tradition, it is recommended to tie three knots while tying the rakhi on your brother’s wrist.
Each knot symbolises a promise — of protection, love, and the unbreakable bond between siblings. Following this ritual adds deeper meaning to the rakhi ceremony and is considered auspicious during the rakhi bandhne ka shubh muhurat.
According to Drik Panchang, the most auspicious time to tie rakhi on Raksha Bandhan 2025 is during the Aparahna muhurat, which falls in the late afternoon.
If you are unable to perform the rakhi ceremony during Aparahna, you can tie the rakhi during Pradosh Kaal instead.
However, it is important to strictly avoid Bhadra Kaal, as tying rakhi during this period is considered inauspicious in Hindu tradition.
Bhadra Kaal is traditionally considered an inauspicious time to perform sacred rituals, including tying rakhi on the day of Raksha Bandhan. According to Hindu beliefs, no auspicious work should be done during this period, as it may bring unfavourable results.
However, the good news is that this year, there will be no Bhadra Kaal during Raksha Bandhan 2025, as it ends before sunrise on August 9. That means the shubh muhurat to tie rakhi begins early in the day and continues until evening.
The most auspicious time (shubh muhurat) to tie rakhi on August 9, 2025, is between 06:18 AM and 01:24 PM. This time falls after sunrise and is considered highly favourable for performing the Raksha Bandhan rituals.
Notably, this year, the Bhadra Kaal, an inauspicious period, will end before sunrise, which means there is no Bhadra Kaal during the daytime on Raksha Bandhan. So, sisters can tie rakhi without any hesitation during this full muhurat window.
