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🌸 Raksha Bandhan 2025: Auspicious Muhurat, Rituals & Spiritual Meaning

🗓️ Date: Saturday, 9th August 2025

✍️ By Himani Goyal | Soul Cosmic by Himani

🌕 What is Raksha Bandhan?

Raksha Bandhan, or Rakhi, is a sacred festival that celebrates the eternal bond between brothers and sisters. It’s more than a thread—it’s a divine promise of love, protection, and spiritual connection.

This year, Raksha Bandhan falls on Saturday, 9th August 2025, aligning with Shravana Purnima, making it astrologically special and deeply auspicious.

🕉️ Auspicious Rakhi Muhurat (Shubh Time) – 9 August 2025

Tithi

Starts

Ends

Shravana Purnima

8 August, 2:12 PM

9 August, 1:24 PM

Rakhi Tying Muhurat  | 5:39 AM – 1:24 PM (IST) |

| Best Time (Aparahna) | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM (IST) |

✅ No Bhadra during the muhurat = ritual-friendly!

🌟 Tying Rakhi during the Aparahna muhurat is highly recommended for best results.

✨ Why is Raksha Bandhan 2025 So Special?

This year, Rakhi aligns with:

A powerful Shravana Purnima – ideal for manifesting intentions. A Saturday (Shaniwar) – symbolizing protection, justice, and karmic blessings. Favorable planetary energy: Mercury rising in Cancer, creating a soothing emotional balance.

It’s a spiritually potent day to:

Forgive and bond. Bless siblings with protection. Heal karmic family ties.

🪔 Ritual Steps for Tying Rakhi (Vedic Method)

Purify: Bathe and wear clean, preferably traditional or light-colored attire. Puja Thali: Prepare with: Rakhi thread Roli and rice (Akshat) Diya (lamp) Sweets and a coin Facing Directions: Sister faces east, brother faces west (traditional orientation). The Ritual: Apply tilak on the brother’s forehead. Tie the rakhi while chanting a protection mantra: “Yena baddho Balee raajaa daanavendro mahaabalah Tenatvaam anubadhnaami raksha maa chala maa chala.” Offer sweets and exchange blessings/gifts.

🌈 Affirmation for Raksha Bandhan

💖 “I honor the divine bond of protection and love between us. May our connection always be guided by light, understanding, and soulful support.”

🌿 Simple Remedies for Siblings (Optional Add-on)

Tie rakhi with Haldi or Chandan for energy healing. Gift Rudraksha or Tulsi mala to strengthen spiritual connection. Offer water to Peepal tree for resolving past karmic issues among siblings.

💫 Soulful Thought

“Raksha Bandhan is not just about siblings—it’s a reminder that every soul deserves love, support, and spiritual shelter.”

– Soul Cosmic by Himani

📌 Key Rakhi 2025 Details at a Glance

Element

Details

Date

Saturday, 9 August 2025

Muhurat Time

5:39 AM to 1:24 PM IST

Best Time (Aparahna)

11:00 AM to 1:00 PM IST

Purnima Tithi Ends

1:24 PM on 9th August

No Bhadra

✅ Yes, safe for rituals

Zodiac Influence

Mercury in Cancer – emotional healing & bonding

🧵 Wishing You a Soulful Raksha Bandhan

Celebrate with love, laughter, and spiritual intention. Let this Rakhi not just tie wrists, but hearts and karmic journeys too.