Raksha Bandhan Live Updates: Hello and welcome to this space where we will bring you all the updates around the Raksha Bandhan celebrations across the country. In Hinduism, Raksha Bandhan is considered an important festival, symbolizing the love between siblings. This festival strengthens relationships with the bond of affection and is celebrated on the full moon day of the Hindu month of Sawan. Siblings look forward to this festival every year. According to mythology, a sister who ties a protective thread (Raksha Sutra) on her brother’s wrist on this day, ensures that her brother never faces any danger and achieves great success in life.
Raksha Bandhan 2024: Date
Raksha Bandhan is celebrated on the full moon day of Sawan. This year, Raksha Bandhan is celebrated on Monday, August 19. In Maharashtra, it is also known as Narali Purnima. On this day, sisters tie Rakhi, a protective thread, on the wrists of their brothers and pray for long life, happiness, and a bright future. The brothers, in return, give gifts to their sisters and promise to protect them throughout their lives.
Raksha Bandhan: History
Raksha Bandhan has been celebrated since the times of gods and goddesses and there are many stories surrounding this auspicious festival.
According to a story, when the demons overpowered Lord Indra, his wife Indrani became worried. Following Brihaspati’s advice, Indrani tied a silk thread enchanted with mantras on Indra’s wrist on the day of Sawan Purnima. Subsequently, the gods won the battle. That is why women tie a protective thread on their brothers’ wrists every year and wish for their victory.
Another story from the Mahabharata era tells how Draupadi tore off a piece of her sari to bandage Lord Krishna’s finger when it was cut off during the war with Shishupala. Krishna then promised to protect her. He kept his promise as he undressed Draupadi, protecting her dignity. This festival not only strengthens and rejuvenates the bond between siblings but also reinforces social and family commitments, binding everyone together in a single thread.
Raksha Bandhan 2024: Muhurat
According to the Hindu calendar, the date of sawan purnima will begin at 03:04 am on 19 August 2024 and will end at 11:55 pm on the same day. The evening is considered most suitable for Raksha Bandhan rituals. In case it is not suitable due to Bhadra, the Pradosh period is also considered appropriate for Raksha Bandhan rituals.
- Timing of the Raksha Bandhan ritual: 13:30 – 21:07
- Duration: 7 hours 38 minutes
- Afternoon Muhurat for Raksha Bandhan: 13:42 – 16:19
- Duration: 2 hours 37 minutes
- Muhurat of Pradosh period for Raksha Bandhan: 18:56 – 21:07
- Duration: 2 hours 11 minutes
Raksha Bandhan 2024: Bhadra Kaal
- End of Bhadra for Raksha Bandhan: 13:30 hours
- Bhadra Tail: 09:51 am – 10:53 am
- Bhadra Mukh: 10:53 am – 12:37 pm
It is important to note that one should not tie a rakhi during Bhadra as doing so can have a negative impact on the brother’s life. According to mythology, Ravana’s sister tied a rakhi to him during Bhadra Kaal and in the same year, Ravana met his end.
Raksha Bandhan 2024: Rituals
- Before tying the Rakhi, sisters should apply a tilak of kumkum and rice grains (Akshat) on their brother’s forehead. Brothers, on the other hand, should keep a scarf on their heads during this time.
- Brothers should never wear their rakhi tied with empty or open hands. They should always have some money and rice grains in their hands and keep their fists closed.
- Sisters should apply a tilak and tie the Rakhi on their brother’s right hand.
- After tying the Rakhi, sisters should perform aarti for their brothers and then offer them sweets.
- If the brother is older, the sister should touch his feet to receive the blessing. If the sister is older, the brother should touch her feet.
- After tying Rakhi, brothers should always give their sisters some gift according to their ability, making sure that the sister is not left empty-handed as this may displease Goddess Lakshmi.
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