Last Updated on 17/08/2024 by wccexam Desk
When is Raksha Bandhan 2024: The festival of Raksha Bandhan is celebrated on the full moon day of Shukla Paksha of Shravan month. On this day, sisters tie a Raksha Sutra of love and affection on the wrist of their brother. Sisters also pray for the long life of their brothers and brothers in return promise to protect their beloved sisters. This time the festival of Raksha Bandhan will be celebrated on 19 August 2024, Monday. According to experts, Bhadra will have a shadow on Raksha Bandhan. It is believed that Rakhi should not be tied in an inauspicious time like Bhadra.
The festival of Raksha Bandhan is celebrated on the full moon day of the Shukla Paksha of the month of Shravan. This time the full moon date will start at 3:04 am on 19 August and the date will end at 11:55 pm on 19 August. But, what will be the time of Bhadra on this day, let’s know?
According to the astrologers, Bhadra will start on the night of 19th August at 2:21 am. Bhadra Punch will be there from 09:51 am to 10:53 am. Then, Bhadra Mukha will be there from 10:53 am to 12:37 pm. After this, Bhadra will end at 1:30 pm.
According to astrology, Bhadra is considered a very inauspicious time and no auspicious work should be done during this period. Rakhi can be tied only after 1:30 pm on 19th August.
The best time to tie Rakhi is on 19th August The special time will be from 1:43 pm to 4:20 pmYou can get a Rakhi tied in it. To tie a Rakhi Total time you will get is 2 hours 37 minutesWhich is considered to be the most auspicious time.
In addition, in the evening you You can also tie a Rakhi on your brother’s wrist during Pradosh Kaal. Pradosh Kaal will be from 6:56 PM to 9:07 PM on this day.
Rakhi should not be tied during Bhadrakaal on Rakshabandhan. There is a mythological story behind this. It is said that Lankapati Ravana’s sister tied a Rakhi on his wrist during Bhadrakaal and within a year he was destroyed. It is said that Bhadra was Shanidev’s sister. Bhadra had received a curse from Brahma Ji that whoever does any auspicious or mangal work during Bhadra, its result will be inauspicious.
Before tying the Rakhi, both the brother and sister should fast. On this day, first take a plate. Keep roli, sandalwood, akshat, curd, rakhi and sweets in the plate, also keep a ghee lamp. First of all, dedicate the rakhi and the puja plate to God. After this, make the brother sit facing the east or north direction. After that, first apply tilak to the brother and then tie the rakhi. Then do the aarti of the brother, feed him sweets and pray for the well-being of the brother.
At the time of tying the Raksha Sutra, the head of the brother or sister should not be uncovered. After tying the Raksha Sutra, take the blessings of the parents and the Guru. Then give gifts to the sister according to your capacity. Give such things as gifts which are auspicious for both of them, do not give black clothes or spicy or salty food.
Raksha Sutra should be of three threads- red, yellow and white. If sandalwood is applied on Raksha Sutra then it will be very auspicious.
Raksha Bandhan has a special significance in Hinduism. In such a situation, you should also chant this special mantra while tying a Rakhi to your brother. It is believed that by chanting this mantra and tying a Rakhi, the love between brother and sister remains forever.
Chant this mantra while tying Rakhi
‘By which King Bali, the mighty lord of the demons was bound
That is why I am obliged to protect you, Machal-Machal.’
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