
Raksha Bandhan 2025: Real Date, Shubh Muhurat & Everything You Need to Know!
June 21, 2025: One of India’s most cherished festivals, Raksha Bandhan, will be celebrated this year on Saturday, August 9, 2025. The sacred festival honors the unique bond between brothers and sisters, symbolized through the tying of a rakhi, a protective thread, by sisters on their brothers’ wrists.
According to the Hindu calendar, the auspicious time (shubh muhurat) for tying the rakhi will begin at 5:47 AM and continue until 1:24 PM on the same day. Performing the ritual during this time is believed to bring blessings, protection, and prosperity.
Raksha Bandhan, which falls on the full moon day (Purnima) of the Hindu month of Shravana, is more than just a traditional ritual—it’s a celebration of love, duty, and mutual respect. On this day, families come together to celebrate sibling bonds with gifts, sweets, and heartfelt gestures.
In many households, the festival also includes prayers, tilak ceremonies, and the exchange of wishes for one another’s health and happiness. Over the years, Raksha Bandhan has also grown to symbolize broader expressions of love and protection, extending beyond siblings to include cousins, friends, and even members of the armed forces.
With August 9 falling on a Saturday this year, families are expected to take full advantage of the weekend holiday to gather and celebrate the occasion in a more relaxed and joyous manner.
Prime Minister honours temple defenders, offers prayers at historic shrine in Gujarat January 11, 2026:…
Mamata Banerjee turns agency action into mass mobilisation ahead of 2026 polls January 11, 2026:…
The internet-famous duo, known as ‘The Scotts,’ ends their 11-year marriage; Desmond admits to "choices…
Prabhas film faces piracy setback soon after Sankranthi release January 11, 2026: Maruthi’s much-awaited horror…
The veteran actress breaks her "sweet mother" image with a bold dialogue; the teaser fuels…
Operation Hawkeye Strike intensifies after deadly ambush on American forces January 11, 2026: The United…