रक्षाबंधन कब है रक्षाबंधन का शुभ मुहूर्त rakhi purnima rakshabandhan ka shubh muhurt raksha bandhan muhurat rakhi muhurat

 

Raksha Bandhan 2025: Date, Significance, Rituals, and Celebration Ideas

Raksha Bandhan 2025 is a festival celebrated across India and by Indians worldwide to honor the sacred bond between brothers and sisters. Every year, it falls on the full moon (Purnima) of the Hindu month of Shravana. On this day, sisters tie a rakhi (sacred thread) on their brothers’ wrists, praying for their long life and happiness, while brothers pledge to protect their sisters and offer gifts.

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Raksha Bandhan 2025 Date and Shubh Muhurat

• Date: Saturday, 9 August 2025

• Shubh Muhurat (Auspicious Time): 5:47 AM to 1:24 PM

• Purnima Tithi: Begins at 2:12 PM on 8 August and ends at 1:24 PM on 9 August 2025

• This year, there is no Bhadra Kaal, making the entire muhurat ideal for tying rakhi.

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• Significance of Raksha Bandhan

  The meaning of Raksha Bandhan is “the bond of protection”. It symbolizes the deep love, trust, and responsibility between siblings. Sisters pray for their brothers’ well-being, while brothers promise lifelong protection and care.

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  Mythological Stories Behind Raksha Bandhan

  1. Indra and Indrani – During a battle between gods and demons, Indrani tied a protective thread on Lord Indra’s wrist to safeguard him.

  2. Krishna and Draupadi – In the Mahabharata, when Lord Krishna injured his hand, Draupadi tore her sari and tied it to his wound. Krishna vowed to protect her forever.

  3. Rani Karnavati and Humayun – Queen Karnavati sent a rakhi to Mughal emperor Humayun, who then came to protect her kingdom

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  Raksha Bandhan 2025 Rituals

  1. Take a morning bath and wear clean clothes.

  2. Prepare a puja thali with rakhi, rice, roli (kumkum), diya, sweets, and coconut.

  3. Seat your brother comfortably, apply tilak and rice grains, and tie the rakhi.

  4. Offer sweets and seek blessings.

  5. Brothers give gifts or money to their sisters.

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  Do’s and Don’ts on Raksha Bandhan

  • Do: Tie rakhi only during the auspicious muhurat, maintain respect and love between siblings, and take blessings from elders.

  • Don’t: Tie rakhi during Bhadra Kaal or Rahu Kaal, avoid arguments or harsh words.