Raksha Bandhan 2025: Auspicious Time and Rahukaal Timing You Must Know
Raksha Bandhan 2025 will be celebrated on Saturday, 9 August, marking a special day for siblings to honour their bond. While the day is free from the inauspicious Bhadra period, experts warn against tying Rakhi during Rahukaal. Here’s the right time to celebrate without obstacles.
10:04 AM Aug 09, 2025 IST
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Aakash Khuman
Raksha Bandhan 2025: This year, Raksha Bandhan falls on Saturday, 9 August 2025, coinciding with the full moon (Purnima) of the Shravan month. The festival celebrates the sacred bond between brothers and sisters, where sisters tie a Rakhi on their brothers’ wrists, praying for their well-being, while brothers vow to protect them for life.
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Auspicious vs Inauspicious Time
In Hindu traditions, timing plays a big role in performing rituals. Even though Raksha Bandhan 2025 is free from the Bhadra period, astrologers caution that the day still includes Rahukaal — a time considered inauspicious for starting any auspicious work.
Rahukaal Warning
As per astrologers, Rahukaal on 9 August 2025 in Delhi will last from 9:07 AM to 10:47 AM. Performing sacred acts during this 1 hour 40 minutes is believed to invite delays or negative effects. Sisters should avoid tying Rakhi during this period to ensure positivity.
Best Time to Tie Rakhi
Experts recommend the Abhijit Muhurat for Rakhi tying. In Delhi, it falls between 12:00 PM and 12:53 PM, making it the most favourable window for sacred activities. This 53-minute slot is said to attract blessings, success, and harmony.
Understanding Rahukaal
According to Professor Ramraj Upadhyay from Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri Rashtriya Sanskrit Vishwavidyalaya, Rahukaal is ruled by Rahu, a shadow planet in astrology. Lasting about 1.5 hours daily, Rahukaal’s timing changes based on the day and sunrise. Starting spiritual, financial, or personal ventures during this time is discouraged.
What to Avoid in Rahukaal
Astrologers suggest avoiding the following during Rahukaal:
- Marriage, engagement, or Rakhi tying
- Starting a business or career project
- Beginning long journeys
- Big financial transactions
- Buying/selling property, vehicles, or valuable assets
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