Raksha Bandhan is a festival that symbolizes the love and bond between brothers and sisters. On this day, sisters tie a Rakhi on their brother's wrist and pray for his long life and happiness. This year, Raksha Bandhan will be celebrated on Friday, August 28th. So, if you're wondering which time is most auspicious to tie a Rakhi—morning, afternoon, or evening—then consider the time to tie it.

This year, Raksha Bandhan will be a very special day, as Bhadra will not be in effect on this day. So, the question of the best time to tie Rakhi must have crossed everyone's mind. Let's find out what the auspicious time is for tying Rakhi.

Best Time to Tie Rakhi:
According to astrology, morning is considered the most appropriate and best time to tie Rakhi. According to astrology, morning is free from negative energy and is considered the most sacred time for worship. The morning after sunrise and under the shadow of the full moon is the best time to tie Rakhi. Bathing, wearing clean clothes, applying tilak to your brother, and tying Rakhi at this time brings very auspicious results.

Meanwhile, if you missed the auspicious time in the morning or couldn't tie Rakhi to your brother at that time, you can tie Rakhi in the afternoon or evening after observing the auspicious Chaughadiya or Abhijit Muhurta, but it shouldn't be Rahu Kaal or Bhadra Kaal. When tying Rakhi during Abhijit Muhurta (such as between 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm), make sure there are no inauspicious times or Rahu Kaal.

Can Rakhi be tied in the evening?
If your brother is returning from work or office in the evening, then you can tie Rakhi in the auspicious Choghadiya Muhurta in the evening. While tying Rakhi in the evening, special attention should be paid to the auspicious Muhurta. Rakhi should never be tied during Bhadra Kaal, as that time is considered inauspicious. Rakhi should also not be tied during Rahu Kaal. On the day of Raksha Bandhan, August 28, Rahu Kaal will be from 10:46 AM to 12:22 PM. Therefore, tying Rakhi during this time should be avoided.

Auspicious time to tie Rakhi:
The auspicious time to tie Rakhi on Raksha Bandhan, Friday, August 28th, is from 5:57 AM to 9:48 AM. This year, the shadow of Bhadra Nakshatra will end before sunrise, so the entire morning is considered the best and most auspicious time to tie Rakhi. You will have 3 hours and 51 minutes to tie Rakhi in the morning. The full moon date will end at 9:48 AM. Therefore, it will be best and most beneficial to tie Rakhi before the full moon date ends.