Raksha Bandhan 2022: When to tie Rakhi on August 12? Know all the details about shubh muhurat inside

Published on: Aug 12, 2022, 09:44:51 IST

By Krishna Priya Pallavi, Delhi

Prefer HTon Google

Share via

Copy link

Raksha Bandhan 2022: When to tie Rakhi on August 12? Know all the details about shubh muhurat inside (HT Photos)

Happy Raksha Bandhan 2022: Many people are ringing in the Hindu festival of Raksha Bandhan today, August 12. If you are also tying Rakhi to your sibling, here's all you need to know about the shubh muhurat for today.

Raksha Bandhan 2022: While many people celebrated the festival of Raksha Bandhan 2022 on August 11, some are ringing in the auspicious occasion today, August 12. This year, the festival is being celebrated on two days because the full moon day or Purnima of Shravan or Sawan month falls on August 11 and 12. Drik Panchang says that the Purnima tithi will begin at 10:38 am on August 11 and end on 07:05 am on August 12, 2022. However, while tying Rakhi, you have to keep in mind the shubh muhurat. And if you are tying Rakhi to your siblings today, we are here to help you out.

Raksha Bandhan Muhurat on August 12

According to Drik Panchang, the auspicious muhurat for tying Rakhi on August 12 is till 07:05 am, when the full moon ends. The time is set according to the Bhadra Kal, as many believe it is inauspicious to perform any special or important activity during this time. Additionally, Panchak is also starting from August 12. In such a situation, sister(s) can tie Rakhi on their brother(s) wrists before the Panchak begins. (Also Read: Happy Raksha Bandhan 2022: Best wishes, images, messages and greetings to share with your siblings on Rakhi)

Drik Panchang says that the Panchak begins on August 12, Friday, at 02:49 pm and ends on August 16, Tuesday, at 09:07 pm. Therefore, the auspicious time to tie Rakhi would be from 05:30 am to 02:45 pm.

Meanwhile, the Hindu festival of Rakhi celebrates the loving bond between sisters and brothers. The festival is celebrated with much fervour, across the country, specifically in the North and West parts of India. On this day, sisters tie a Rakhi on their brother's wrist, give them their blessings, perform aarti, and more. Brothers, on the other hand, promise to protect them from difficult situations and provide their support. Additionally, siblings exchange gifts on this day, wear new clothes, eat delectable sweet dishes, and have fun banter.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Krishna Pallavi Priya
Krishna Priya Pallavi is a journalist with over 9 years of experience, covering health, fashion, pop culture, travel, wellness, entertainment, festivals, mental health, art, decor, fitness, and sex and relationships. She is an alumna of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), Dhenkanal, and holds an undergraduate degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi. Her strong academic foundation informs her analytical and detail-oriented approach to storytelling, helping her uncover stories where none seem to exist. Before joining Hindustan Times, Pallavi worked with some of India’s leading media organisations. She spent close to three years at India Today, where she honed her newsroom skills and developed a sharp editorial sensibility. She also worked for over a year and a half at Vagabomb, ScoopWhoop’s feminist digital platform, where she explored stories through a gender-sensitive, socially aware lens. Pallavi has a deep interest in global fashion trends and international fashion seasons, and enjoys interviewing celebrities and tracking pop culture movements—interests that frequently translate into engaging, reader-friendly stories. Alongside lifestyle and entertainment, she has a keen eye for impactful health and wellness journalism, regularly interacting with doctors, designers, and digital content creators to bring nuance and credibility to her work. Born and raised in Haryana, Pallavi remains deeply connected to her ancestral roots in Odisha. Her ability to spot fresh angles brings curiosity and depth to stories she pursues. When not chasing deadlines, she enjoys spending time with her dog, planning her next vacation, reading, running new trails, and discovering new destinations.Read More

Catch every big hit, every wicket with Crick-it, a one stop destination for Live Scores, Match Stats, Quizzes, Polls & much more. Explore now!.

Catch your daily dose of Fashion, Taylor Swift, Health, Festivals, Travel, Relationship, Recipe and all the other Latest Lifestyle News, Merry Christmas 2025 on Hindustan Times Website and APPs.