Raksha Bandhan 2024 Date: Rakshabandhan is considered a major festival of Hindu religion. Rakshabandhan, a festival symbolizing brother-sister love and strengthening relationships through the bond of intimacy and affection, is celebrated on Sawan Purnima. Both brothers and sisters wait for it every year.
There is a mythological belief that the sister who ties Raksha Sutra to her brother at an auspicious time on this day, never faces any trouble on her brother and gets a lot of progress in life. Let us know the date of Rakshabandhan in the year 2024, the auspicious time to tie Rakhi, its importance and important information related to this festival.
History of Raksha Bandhan
The festival of celebrating Rakshabandhan has been going on since the time of Gods and Goddesses. According to a story, when Lord Indra was overpowered by demons, his wife Indrani became very upset. As per Brihaspati’s advice, Indrani tied a silk thread on Indra’s wrist with the power of mantra. That day was Sawan Purnima. After this the gods won the war. This is the reason why every year women tie Raksha Sutra on their brother’s wrist and pray for his Vijayashree.
In the second story, during the Mahabharata period, when Lord Krishna’s index finger was cut off during the battle of Shishupala, Draupadi tore the pallu of her saree and tied it on his bath. After this, Lord Krishna had promised to protect her. As per his promise, Lord Krishna had protected Draupadi during her disrobing. It not only strengthens the brother-sister relationship and infuses new energy, but it is also a festival of social, family commitment and uniting everyone.
Raksha Bandhan 2024 Date
The festival of Rakshabandhan is celebrated on Sawan Purnima. Rakshabandhan in the new year 2024 is on Monday, 19 August 2024. In Maharashtra it is also known as Narali Purnima. On this day, sisters tie Rakhi and Rakshasutra on the wrists of their brothers and wish for their longevity, happiness and bright future. Brothers also give gifts to their sisters and promise to protect them throughout their lives.
Raksha Bandhan 2024 Muhurat
According to the Panchang, Sawan Purnima Tithi will start on 19 August 2024 at 03:04 AM and will end at 11:55 PM on the same day. Afternoon time is considered more suitable for Raksha Bandhan, which is after noon according to Hindu time calculation. If the afternoon time is not suitable due to Bhadra etc. then the time of Pradosh Kaal is also considered suitable for the rites of Raksha Bandhan.
- Raksha Bandhan Ritual Time – 01:30 PM – 09:07 PM
- Duration – 07 hours 38 minutes
- Afternoon time for Raksha Bandhan – 01:42 pm – 04:19 pm
- Duration – 02 hours 37 minutes
- Pradosh Kaal Muhurat for Raksha Bandhan – 06:56 pm – 09:07 pm
- Duration – 02 hours 11 minutes
Raksha Bandhan 2024 Bhadra kaal Time
- Raksha Bandhan Bhadra End Time – 01:30 PM
- Raksha Bandhan Bhadra Poonch – 09:51 am – 10:53 am
- Raksha Bandhan Bhadra Mukha – 10:53 am – 12:37 pm
Rakhi should not be tied in Bhadra
According to the scriptures, the festival of Rakshabandhan should always be celebrated during the Bhadra period, because doing auspicious work is prohibited during Bhadra period. Do not tie Rakhi during Bhadra period, it has a bad effect on the life of your brother. According to the legend, Ravana’s sister had tied Rakhi to him during the Bhadra period itself, after which Ravana died in the same year.
Who is Bhadra, why is she destructive?
Bhadra is the sister of Shani and daughter of Surya. When Bhadra was born, the whole world started creating obstacles in the Yagyas and creating disturbance in the auspicious activities. To pacify Bhadra, Lord Brahma said that you will reside in the underworld, heaven and earth. At that time, whenever someone does any auspicious work, you create obstacles in it. Brahma Dev gave the place of residence to Bhadra after the Karanas like Bava, Balav etc. Whereas according to astrology, Bhadra’s nature is also cruel like Saturn.
Method of tying Rakhi on Rakshabandhan (Raksha Bandhan Vidhi)
- Before tying Rakhi, sisters and brothers must apply kumkum tilak and akshat on their forehead. Brothers should keep a handkerchief on their heads during this period.
- Brother, keep in mind that Rakhi should never be tied on empty and open hands. Always keep some money and Akshata in hand and keep your fists closed.
- After applying Tilak to the brother, tie Raksha Sutra i.e. Rakhi on his right hand.
- After tying Rakhi, perform Aarti of brother. Then feed sweets to brother.
- If your brother is elder than you then touch his feet and seek his blessings. If the sister is elder then the brother should touch her feet.
- After tying Rakhi, brother must gift something to his sister as per his capacity. Do not leave your sister empty handed. Lakshmi gets angry by doing this.
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