Overview

• All major Hindu calendars agree that Raksha Bandhan 2025 falls on Saturday, August 9, with the full moon tithi running from August 8 at 2:12 pm to August 9 at 1:24 pm.
• The most auspicious window to tie the rakhi is during Aparahna muhurat in the late afternoon, approximately 5:47 am to 1:24 pm on August 9, with Pradosh as a secondary option.
• Drik Panchang warns against conducting the ceremony during the inauspicious Bhadra period from August 8 at 2:12 pm to August 9 at 1:52 am.
• Hindu scriptures recommend that men and unmarried girls tie the Rakshasutra on the right wrist while married women tie the Kalava on the left to honour traditional norms.
• Modern celebrations extend the festival beyond biological siblings to friends, neighbours and soldiers, boosting demand for eco-friendly, handcrafted rakhis made by village artisans and self-help groups.