when is raksha bandhan

Raksha Bandhan in 2025 will be celebrated on Saturday, August 9. It is observed on the full moon day (Purnima) of the Hindu month of Shravana. The most auspicious time to perform the Rakhi tying ceremony on that day is generally between morning to early afternoon hours, with some sources citing the ideal window between 1:41 PM and 2:54 PM, while others note a broader tie time from around 5:47 AM to 1:24 PM depending on regional practices. Raksha Bandhan celebrates the sacred bond of protection, love, and care between brothers and sisters and is marked with rituals including the tying of the Rakhi thread by sisters and exchange of gifts from brothers.