Raksha Bandhan 2025: August 8 or 9, Know the Correct Date, Auspicious Time and the Shadow of Bhadra

When a simple thread adorns a brother's wrist, it is not just a festival that comes to life but a living promise-of affection, of protection and of unbreakable trust. Every year, the full moon of the Sawan month brings this sacred festival with it. However, like in recent years, there is some confusion this year as well regarding the date in 2025. Will the festival of Rakhi be celebrated on August 8 or August 9? Let us resolve this dilemma from the perspective of the scriptures and the Panchang and find out when the auspicious, Bhadra-free time for Raksha Bandhan is this year.

The Correct Date for Raksha Bandhan: August 8 or 9?

In the Hindu faith, the date of any festival is determined based on the Udayatithi, meaning the tithi (lunar day) that is present at the time of sunrise is considered valid for the entire day. According to this rule, the correct date and auspicious timings for Raksha Bandhan are as follows:

• Purnima Tithi Begins: 02:12 PM on August 8, 2025, Friday.
• Purnima Tithi Ends: 01:21 PM on August 9, 2025, Saturday.

Since the Purnima tithi will be present at sunrise on August 9, it is most scripturally appropriate and auspicious to celebrate the festival of Raksha Bandhan on August 9, 2025, Saturday.

Auspicious Time to Tie Rakhi in 2025

The most special aspect of this year is that there is no shadow of Bhadra on the day of Raksha Bandhan, allowing sisters to tie the rakhi on their brothers' wrists without any worry.

• General Auspicious Time: The period from 05:35 AM to 01:24 PM on August 9 is extremely auspicious for tying the rakhi.
• Abhijit Muhurat: On the same day, the Abhijit Muhurat will be from 12:00 PM to 12:53 PM. This period is considered the most powerful and auspicious time of the day, during which any undertaken task is believed to be successful.

The Spiritual and Emotional Significance of Raksha Bandhan

Raksha Bandhan is not just a festival of threads; it is a deep bond of emotions. When a sister ties the Rakshasutra on her brother's wrist, she not only prays for his long life and success but also weaves her faith and trust into that thread. This thread acts as a spiritual shield, protecting the brother from negative energies. In return, the brother gives a gift with the promise to stand as his sister's shield throughout her life. This festival is a sacred opportunity to bring scattered families together and to rekindle the sweetness of relationships.

Raksha Bandhan 2025 at a Glance

A Festival of Purity in Relationships

On this Bhadra-free Purnima, when sisters offer their good wishes for their brothers, this Rakshasutra will prove to be not just a thread but an impenetrable armor of trust, love and protection. It is a day when relationships transcend formalities and connect at the soul level. Embrace the divinity of this festival by tying the rakhi during the auspicious times and make your bonds even deeper.