Raksha Bandhan 2025: Why This Year’s Festival is the Luckiest in 100 Years
Auspicious Timings (Muhurat ) for Raksha Bandhan 2025
Raksha Bandhan Date: Saturday, 9th August 2025
Raksha Bandhan Muhurat :
- The best time to tie
Rakhi is from 05:21 AM to 01:24 PM on 9th August 2025. - Sisters should aim to complete the Rakhi ritual within this period. After 1:24 PM, the Bhadrapad month begins, which is less auspicious for Raksha Bandhan.
Special Yogas on Raksha Bandhan 2025:
- Saubhagya Yog: Starts on Raksha Bandhan day and remains till 2:15 AM (10th August).
- Sarvarth Siddhi Yog: Active from 05:47 AM to 02:23 PM.
- Sharavan Nakshatra: Present till 02:23 PM.
- The festival also falls during Karan Bava and Balava—both considered good for auspicious rituals.
Raksha Bandhan 2025: Why Is This Year Different?
On 9th August 2025, Raksha Bandhan will be graced by a truly rare combination in the zodiac—Saubhagya Yog and Sarvartha Siddhi Yog, both aligning during the auspicious period known as the Sharavan Nakshatra. Such a blend is seen once in a lifetime, with the last occurrence nearly a century ago. Saubhagya Yog is an alignment that is said to bring prosperity, luck, and well-being. In the context of family and relationships, it means that the actions performed under this yoga are blessed with extra positive energy. Sarvartha Siddhi Yog is even more powerful, believed to help fulfil all righteous desires. “Sarva-artha” means ‘all purposes’ and “Siddhi” means ‘success’. This yoga is considered the ultimate time to start anything important, as obstacles melt away and the path is cleared for growth. Add to this the influence of Sharavan Nakshatra, one of the most auspicious lunar mansions, known for nurturing relationships, deepening faith, and increasing spiritual power. In short, Raksha Bandhan 2025 is a jackpot for those who understand its timing and meaning.
The Spiritual Heartbeat of Raksha Bandhan
Raksha Bandhan is more than just a festival of tying rakhis and exchanging sweets. It is a beautiful blend of tradition, faith, and the invisible cosmic forces that shape our destinies. Across India, the day is celebrated by sisters tying a sacred thread on their brothers’ wrists, invoking blessings from the universe, and strengthening the bond of protection and affection. But what if, for one year, the very stars align to magnify the blessings of this ritual? What if tying a rakhi in 2025 could bring not just protection, but rare fortune, success, and spiritual progress—for both siblings?
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