Rakshabandhan 2025 brings with it a special charm as it falls on a Saturday, blending familial warmth with celestial precision. This beloved Indian festival, celebrating the enduring bond between brothers and sisters, is steeped in rituals, but with astrological timings playing a key role, it's not just about tying a rakhi; it’s about doing so at the most auspicious hour, with the right intentions and traditions in place. Here are the dos and don’ts, auspicious timing, and more to celebrate Rakshabandhan 2025 on Saturday, August 9, shared by our expert, celebrated astrologer and tarot reader Rinhee Suberwal.
As Rakshabandhan approaches, falling on Saturday, August 9, this year, the cherished festival takes on deeper spiritual significance under the watchful gaze of planetary alignments.
Rinhee said that while red has long been the reigning colour of Rakhi, this year demands a shift in palette. According to her expertise, 2025 is ruled by Mars (Mangal), a planet of aggression, passion, and force. Red, being Mars’ colour, could potentially magnify tension and impulsive energy.
She instead recommends choosing yellow rakhis, which are governed by Jupiter (Guru), the harbinger of wisdom, calm, and divine protection. Yellow tones will temper the fiery energy of Mars, invoking serenity and emotional depth in the sibling bond.
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The precise moment when the rakhi is tied has always held sacred weight, but this year, timing is paramount. Suberwal stresses that the most auspicious Muhurat falls between 5 am and 1:30 pm.
Given that Saturday is ruled by Saturn (Shani), a planet associated with karmic lessons and delays, it becomes even more vital to avoid the post-afternoon hours, particularly after 1:30 pm, to sidestep any unintended spiritual dissonance.
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Beyond the rakhi lies the ancient tilak, a ritual imbued with meaning. Rinhee Suberwal encourages using a turmeric (Haldi) and Kumkum blend, softened with rose water or Ganga jal, for the forehead tilak.
This mixture doesn’t merely beautify; it energetically harmonises, calming Mars and invoking Jupiter’s protection. Add to that a Ghee Diya, and offerings of Besan or jaggery sweets, and the ritual transforms into an energy reset for the entire year.
For attire, choose colours that soothe the soul, pastel hues, cream, white, or yellow, and perform rituals facing East or North, aligning with natural energy flow.
As Suberwal eloquently explains, in the sister’s astrological chart, a brother represents Mangal Graha (Mars). Thus, Raksha Bandhan transcends the physical it’s a moment of energetic recalibration, where intention, timing, and spiritual elements come together to strengthen this vital bond.
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Avoid gifting items wrapped in black or dark grey, as they deflect positive vibrations. And above all, treat the rakhi with reverence, keep it off the floor and away from impure surfaces, as its energy is sacred.
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