Highlights:
- Over 7 hours of auspicious time to tie Rakhi today
- No Bhadra or Panchak interference this Raksha Bandhan
- Special planetary alignment adds rare spiritual significance
- Personalized Rakhi tips based on zodiac signs
Raksha Bandhan 2025 is being celebrated across India today with great enthusiasm and devotion. This sacred festival, symbolising the unbreakable bond between brothers and sisters, falls every year on the full moon day (Purnima) of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Shravan. It represents love, trust, protection, and lifelong commitment between siblings.
According to the Hindu calendar, this year’s Raksha Bandhan is especially auspicious — with no Bhadra kaal or Panchak to interfere with rituals. Devotees have a generous window of 7 hours and 37 minutes to perform the Rakhi tying ceremony.
✅ Auspicious Time (Shubh Muhurat) for Rakhi Tying
- Starts: 5:47 AM
- Ends: 1:24 PM
- Total Duration: 7 hours 37 minutes
Note: Rahu Kaal (9:07 AM – 10:47 AM) should be avoided for all auspicious activities.
🌌 Rare Planetary Alignment on Raksha Bandhan 2025
Today’s Raksha Bandhan coincides with an exceptional astrological alignment:
- Shani (Saturn) in Pisces
- Surya (Sun) and Budh (Mercury) in Cancer
- Chandra (Moon) in Capricorn
- Guru (Jupiter) and Shukra (Venus) in Gemini
- Rahu in Aquarius and Ketu in Leo
Such a configuration is said to enhance the spiritual potency of rituals and is considered highly auspicious, making this Raksha Bandhan especially powerful.
🙏 How to Perform the Rakhi Ritual (Puja Vidhi)
- Prepare a thali with a swastika symbol, sandalwood paste (chandan), roli, rice grains (akshat), sweets, fresh flowers, and a ghee diya (lamp).
- Begin by offering prayers to your Ishta Devata (personal deity).
- Seat your brother facing east or north.
- Place a cloth or handkerchief on his head.
- Apply a tilak of roli and chandan, sprinkle akshat, and offer him a coconut.
- While tying the rakhi, chant the sacred mantra: “Yen badhho Bali Raja, Danavendro Mahabalah
Ten tvam abhibadhnami, rakshe maachal maachal.” - Perform aarti, offer sweets, and pray for his health and prosperity.
🎨 Rakhi Colours Based on Brother’s Zodiac Sign
- Aries (Mesha): Red rakhi, roli tilak, symbolizes courage and energy.
- Taurus (Vrishabha): White or silver rakhi, aligns with planet Venus.
- Gemini (Mithun): Green rakhi, turmeric tilak, sweets: besan barfi.
- Cancer (Karka): Shiny white rakhi, sandalwood tilak, offer rabri.
- Leo (Simha): Golden-yellow rakhi, turmeric-roli tilak.
- Virgo (Kanya): Ganesh-themed rakhi, sweet: motichoor laddoo.
These colour and offering suggestions are rooted in Vedic astrology to enhance harmony and blessings between siblings.
Final Word:
This year’s Raksha Bandhan offers a spiritually aligned, obstruction-free window for celebrations. Whether you’re performing the ritual at dawn or mid-morning, the planetary energies are in your favour — making it an ideal time to reinforce the sacred bond of protection and love between siblings.
🪔 Wishing you a joyful and blessed Raksha Bandhan!
📍 Cultural Tip: Avoid tying Rakhi during Gulika Kaal (5:47 AM to 7:27 AM) if you’re strictly following planetary guidelines, though it is considered neutral.
