Raksha Bandhan is a festival celebrated across all regions of India. It represents the faith and bond between brothers and sisters, and Indian families everywhere celebrate the festival during the month of Shravan on the full moon day which is called Purnima. In 2025, Raksha Bandhan will be celebrated on Saturday, August 9.
Sisters tie a Rakhi, which is called Raksha Sutra, on their brothers’ wrists, and the sisters pray for their brothers’ well-being and protection. This act of tying a Rakhi is an act of love and care between siblings.
It is equally important to know the right time to tie the Rakhi. As per Drik Panchang, the best time to tie Rakhi is during the time of Aparahna which means late afternoon. If you are unable to tie the Rakhi during that time, then you can tie it during Pradosh time, which is in the evening.
You should NEVER tie the Rakhi during the Bhadra time. Bhadra is an inauspicious time and there isn’t any good time to perform any ritual or auspicious work during the Bhadra time, so please avoid tying the Rakhi during that time.
In 2025, the Purnima Tithi will start at 2:12 PM on August 8 and will end at 1:24 PM on August 9. The good time to tie the Rakhi will be from 6:18 AM to 1:24 PM on August 9. The Bhadra time will end before sunrise on August 9, therefore, you can tie the Rakhi without any problems that day.
In addition to timing, the number of knots that you put on the Rakhi is significant. Mostly, the Rakhi has three knots tied into it, while each of the knots has some special significance.
The first knot is tied to represent the brother’s long life, safety, happiness, and success. When you tie the first knot on your brother’s wrist, you are wishing him long life and good health. The second knot represents the love, trust, and respect the brother has for his sister, and vice versa. The second knot reminds both brother and sister to continue fostering their relationship.
The third knot is a promise, which reminds him to abide by the path of religion, truth, and nobility. The third knot also asks him to commit to protecting his sister, in all times and places. This knot brings the responsibility of care and protection.
Many people believe that it is best to tie three knots for Raksha Bandhan. As such, sisters will mostly tie three knots to their brothers’ wrists.
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All in all, Raksha Bandhan is a beautiful festival, which is a great way to celebrate sibling affection. As described, tie Rakhi at the appropriate time, do not tie during Bhadra, and put three significant knots on the wrist for your brother’s welfare. This works to strengthen the bond, while also showing the love you hold for each other.
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