Here’s the auspicious time window (Shubh Muhurat) for tying Rakhi (Raksha Bandhan) in 2025:
- Date: Saturday, 9 August 2025, coinciding with Shravan Purnima (Full Moon Day of Shravana) (Wikipedia, mint).
- Purnima Tithi: Begins on 8 August at 2:12 PM, ends on 9 August at 1:24 PM (mint, The Times of India).
- Shubh Muhurat (Thread Ceremony Time): 5:47 AM to 1:24 PM on 9 August — the most auspicious period for tying the Rakhi (mint, India Today, The Times of India).
- Best Times within the Day:
- Aparahna Muhurat (late afternoon): 1:41 PM to 2:54 PM, traditionally the most ideal time (The Times of India, www.ndtv.com).
- Pradosh period (evening) is also considered suitable if Aparahna isn’t feasible (The Times of India).
- Avoid: The Bhadra period, an inauspicious time, which in 2025 ends before sunrise on 9 August — making the morning window fully auspicious (India Today, mint, The Economic Times).
Recommended Schedule for Rakhi Tying
| Time Slot | Best For |
|---|---|
| Morning (5:47 AM – 1:24 PM) | Safest and most auspicious window overall |
| Late Afternoon (Aparahna, 1:41 PM – 2:54 PM) | Traditional peak time for ceremony |
| Evening (Pradosh) | Acceptable if you miss earlier windows |
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