Rakhi 2024: Raksha Bandhan, a festival symbolizing the love between brother and sister, comes every year in the month of August. On the day of Rakhi, sisters come to their brother’s house and tie a Raksha Sutra to their brother and wish him a bright future. On the other hand, after tying Rakhi, the brother promises to always protect his sister.
This year Raksha Bandhan will be celebrated on 19 August 2024. To keep the brother-sister relationship unbroken, Rakhi should be tied only in the auspicious time, do not tie Rakhi even by mistake during Bhadrakaal (Rakhi Bhadra Kaal). This year the shadow of Bhadra is looming over Raksha Bandhan. Know in which auspicious time to tie Rakhi, how long will Bhadra last.
Date of Rakshabandhan (Rakshabandhan 2024 Tithi)
According to the Panchang, this year the full moon date of Shukla Paksha of Sawan month is starting on Monday, 19th August at 03:04 am. This date is ending on 19th August at 11:55 pm. Rakshabandhan is celebrated on Sawan Purnima.
You will not be able to tie Rakhi in the morning (Raksha Bandhan auspicious time)
This year on Raksha Bandhan on August 19, the auspicious time to tie Rakhi will be from 2:07 pm to 08:20 pm. At the same time, it will be auspicious to tie Rakhi during Pradosh Kaal from 06.57 pm to 09.10 pm.
Those who celebrate Raksha Bandhan in the morning will not be able to tie Rakhi from morning to 1.32 pm, Bhadra will prevail during this time.
From when to when will Bhadra last on Raksha Bandhan? (Raksha Bandhan Bhadra time)
The time of start of Bhadra on Raksha Bandhan is 5:53 am, after that it will remain till 1:32 pm. This Bhadra resides in the netherworld. Bhadra Kaal is definitely considered before tying Rakhi on Raksha Bandhan, because it is considered inauspicious.
Tying Rakhi during Bhadra is inauspicious
According to religious scriptures, Raksha Bandhan should not be celebrated during Bhadra period. It is a religious belief that tying a Rakhi during Bhadra period is not auspicious. According to mythology, Ravana, the king of Lanka, was tied a Rakhi by his sister during Bhadra period and that year Ravana was killed by Lord Rama. For this reason, Rakhi is never tied during Bhadra period.
Importance of Raksha Sutra
Raksha Sutra is tied to protect from negativity and misfortune. The person wearing Raksha Sutra has positive thoughts and the mind remains calm. Although now Raksha Sutra has taken the form of Rakhi, its purpose is to keep the relationship between brother and sister strong.
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