When is Rakshabandhan? Know everything from the auspicious time of tying rakhi to Bhadra period … – News Himachali News Himachali

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Raksha Bandhan 2025: Rakshabandhan is a symbol of brother-sister’s love and faith which is one of the most important festivals of Hinduism. This festival is celebrated every year on the full moon date of the month of Sawan, in which sisters tie a rakhi on the wrist of their brothers and wish for their long life and prosperity.

In return, the brothers promise to protect their sisters and offer gifts. Often there are many questions about the auspicious time to tie rakhi to people. According to the scriptures, tying rakhi in Bhadra period is considered inauspicious. In such a situation, it is very important to know the auspicious time of tying rakhi. Therefore, when Rakshabandhan will be celebrated in the year 2025, what is the auspicious time to tie a rakhi, and other special questions related to this festival are known in detail.

Rakshabandhan Date and Time of 2025

According to the Hindu calendar, Rakshabandhan will be celebrated on 9 August, Saturday in 2025. The full moon date will start from 2.12 pm on 8 August 2025 and will end on August 9 at 1.24 pm.

Auspicious time to tie rakhi

Now let’s know what is the auspicious time to tie a rakhi? On the day of Rakshabandhan i.e. 9 August 2025 days, the auspicious time to tie rakhi on Saturday will start from 5.47 am and will be at 1:14 in the afternoon.

Effect of Bhadra period

Among Hindu beliefs, it is considered taboo to do auspicious work during Bhadra period, and tying rakhi is also inauspicious during this period. The good thing is that in 2025, the shadow of Bhadra on Rakshabandhan will be negligible. The Bhadra period will end before sunrise on 9 August, which means that sisters can tie rakhi all day without any concern.

Many people have many questions about Bhadra period, so let’s know about the time of Bhadra period. Rakshabandhan will start with Bhadra Kaal Purnima Tithi during 2025, ie 08 August 2025 from 02:12 pm. This time is a day before Rakshabandhan. The end of Bhadra period will be on 08 August 2025 at midnight at 01:52 pm. This means that on the day of Rakshabandhan, Bhadra will end before sunrise, and the sisters can tie rakhi without worrying for 1:30 pm all day.

Auspicious yoga and their importance

This year, many auspicious yoga are being made on Rakshabandhan, which make this festival even more special. Saubhagya Yoga, Shobhan Yoga, and Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga will be present on this day. According to astrology, the work done in these yogas is auspicious and brings happiness and prosperity in life. The Brahma Muhurta will be from 4.22 am to 5.10 am and Abhijeet Muhurta will be from 12:17 pm to 12:53 pm.

Rakhi Tie Method

On the day of Rakshabandhan, sisters take bath and decorate rakhi, roli, rice, sweets and lamps in a plate. Apply tilak on the brother’s forehead, perform his aarti and tie a rakhi. During this time, sisters should recite these mantras. By reading these mantras, both brothers and sisters get good luck, and lead a happy life.

Importance and tradition of Rakshabandhan

The festival of Rakshabandhan is a symbol of strengthening the brother-sister relationship. On this day, the sisters tie a rakhi on the brother’s wrist and pray for their long life by applying tilak. Brothers gift their sisters and promise to protect them. According to mythology, when Draupadi tied a piece of her sari on the finger of Lord Krishna, Shri Krishna pledged to protect her. Rakshabandhan is not only limited to blood relations, but it is also a symbol of friendship and unity.

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