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Raksha Bandhan 2024 Date: In Indian culture, the festival of Rakshabandhan symbolizes the love, affection and bond between brother and sister. On this day, sisters prepare a thali with rakhi, roli (sacred red thread), rice, sweets and diyas. They perform aarti and apply tilak on the forehead of brothers and tie rakhi. In return, brothers promise to protect their sisters and give gifts or money as a symbol of their love.
Raksha Bandhan is celebrated on the full moon day of the Hindu month of Shravan. According to Drikpachang, Raksha Bandhan in 2024 is on Monday, August 19. The exact time to celebrate Rakhi depends on the full moon date. The best time to tie a Rakhi is usually during Aparahan, which is the afternoon or Pradosh time according to the Hindu division of the day. Bhadra time should be avoided for any auspicious work as it is considered inauspicious. In such a situation, know how many bells are rung on the day of Raksha Bandhan…
Bhadra Timings in Rakshabandhan 2024
According to religious scriptures, auspicious works should not be done during Bhadra. This year, Bhadra's shadow will start on 19th August at 5:53 am (Bhadra Kaal), which will last till 1:32 pm. Even if you make a mistake during this time, do not tie Rakhi, this is not an auspicious time.
Panchak on Rakshabandhan
Panchak is also observed in the evening on the day of Raksha Bandhan. Panchak is from 7 pm on 19 August to 5.53 am the next day.
Time to tie Rakhi on Rakshabandhan
The auspicious time to tie Rakhi on Raksha Bandhan on August 19 is from 1:30 pm to 9:08 pm. On the festival of Raksha Bandhan, sisters will get 7 hours 38 minutes to tie Rakhi to their brothers.
Importance of Rakshabandhan
Raksha Bandhan finds mention in ancient Hindu texts and epics. A popular legend is associated with Lord Krishna and Draupadi, the wives of the Pandavas in the Mahabharata.
It is said that when Lord Krishna's finger got cut, Draupadi tore a piece of her sari and tied it on the finger to stop the bleeding. Overwhelmed by her concern, Krishna promised to protect her, which is considered to be the earliest example of Rakhi Bandhan.