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CAIT report on Rakshabandhan: Many important festivals come in the month of Shravan, Rakshabandhan is one of them. The festival of Rakshabandhan is celebrated on the full moon day of Shravan month. The festival of Rakshabandhan is considered a symbol of brother-sister love. On this day, the sister ties a rakhi to her brother and wishes him a long life. Preparations are being made in full swing across the country for this festival. Over the years, China-made rakhis have disappeared from the market because traders prefer rakhis made in India. Seeing the enthusiasm of the people, it is estimated that this year the market may have a turnover of about Rs 12 thousand crore on Rakshabandhan.
Last year the turnover was Rs 10 thousand crores
Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT), the apex organization of traders, has said that this year there is a huge crowd in the markets across the country on the festival of Rakhi. Looking at the demand for rakhis, this year the business can be worth Rs 12 thousand crores. Last year this figure was around Rs 10 thousand crores. According to CAIT, it is estimated that the market will earn Rs 200 crores during the festive season starting from Rakshabandhan to Tulsi Vivah on November 15. There will be a business of more than 4 lakh crores.
The festival of Raksha Bandhan is celebrated on the full moon day of Shukla Paksha of Shravan month. This time the full moon day will start on 19th August at 3:04 am and will end on 19th August at 11:55 pm. But let us know what will be the time of Bhadra on this day?
- According to astrology, Bhadra will start on August 19 at 2:21 pm
- Bhadra Poonch will be from 09:51 am to 10:53 am
- Bhadramukh will be 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 time. Rakhi can be tied only after 1.30 pm on August 19.
Auspicious time to tie Rakhi
The most important time to tie Rakhi on 19th August will be from 1:43 pm to 4:20 pm, at this time you can tie Rakhi. You will get a total of 2 hours 37 minutes to tie Rakhi, which is considered the most auspicious time. Apart from this, you can also tie Rakhi on your brother's wrist during Pradosh Kaal in the evening. On this day Pradosh Kaal will be from 06:56 pm to 09:07 pm.
Why Rakhi should not be tied during Bhadra?
There is a myth behind why Rakhi should not be tied during Bhadra. It is said that Lankapati Ravana's sister tied a Rakhi on his wrist during Bhadra period and she perished within a year. It is said that Bhadra was the sister of Shanidev. Bhadra is considered as dangerous as Shani. Bhadra got a curse from Lord Brahma that any auspicious or mangal work done by Bhadra will have inauspicious result. Therefore, one should not tie Rakhi to his brothers in Bhadra, otherwise it has inauspicious effects, which can become a danger to the life of the brothers.
Rakshabandhan Puja
Before tying the Rakhi, both the sister and the brother should take a vow. On this day, first of all take a plate. Keep roli, sandalwood, akshat, curd, rakhi and sweets in the plate, and also keep a ghee lamp.
First of all, offer Raksha Sutra and the Puja plate to God. After this, make your brother sit facing the east or north direction. After this, first apply tilak to your brother and then tie the Raksha Sutra and then do the Aarti of your brother, feed him sweets and pray for your brother's well-being.
While tying the Rakhi, the head of the brother or sister should not be uncovered. After tying the Raksha Sutra, take the blessings of your parents and Guru and give gifts to your sister according to your ability. Give gifts that are auspicious for both, do not give black clothes or spicy or salty food.
How should Rakhi be?
Rakhi should be of three threads- red, yellow and white. If sandalwood is used in the Raksha Sutra, it will be very auspicious.
Chant this mantra on Rakshabandhan
Rakshabandhan has a special significance in Hinduism. It is believed that chanting this mantra while tying a rakhi keeps the love between brother and sister forever. Chant this mantra while tying the rakhi.
'Yen Baddo Baliraja, Danavendro Mahabal:'
Tenatvam prati badnaami rakshe, machal-machal:'
