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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.
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