Raksha Bandhan 2025: Celebrating the Bond of Rakhi
One of the major festivals of Hinduism, dedicated to the bond between brothers and sisters, Raksha Bandhan will be celebrated on August 9, 2025. People eagerly anticipate this day and make preparations in advance. People from all over the country eagerly await this festival each year and celebrate it with great enthusiasm. Rakhi is celebrated on Purnima Tithi of Shukla Paksha in the month of Shravana. Let's take a look at the auspicious timing for celebrating Rakhi:
Raksha Bandhan 2025: Date and Time
Purnima Tithi Begins - August 8, 2025 - 14:12 PM Purnima Tithi Ends - August 9, 2025 - 13:24 PM Raksha Bandhan Thread Ceremony Time - August 9, 2025 - 05:47 AM to 13:24 PM Bhadra Time: This year, there is no Bhadra on August 9, 2025 as it will end before sunrise.
Raksha Bandhan 2025: Significance
Raksha Bandhan is a major Hindu festival celebrated across India with great pomp and show. Even those living abroad celebrate this festival by exchanging Rakhis and gifts through courier or celebrating via video calls. This festival symbolizes the special bond between brothers and sisters. Sisters tie a Raksha Sootra, in the form of a Rakhi, on their brothers' wrists to mark this auspicious occasion. They share sweets, gifts, and spend the day together. It is advised to tie the Rakhi during the auspicious time as it signifies protection, and while tying it, sisters pray for their brothers' health and longevity.
Why you should avoid Bhadra?
Bhadra is considered inauspicious. Bhadra is the sister of Lord Shani Dev and the daughter of Lord Sun. She is seen as unlucky because it is believed that when she was born, she was destined to devour the entire world, obstructing all auspicious rituals like Hawan and Yajna. Legend has it that during Bhadra Kaal, Shurpanakha tied a Rakhi to Ravana, leading to the downfall of his empire and his eventual demise in the battle with Lord Shri Ram.
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