When is Raksha Bandhan 2024: The festival of Rakshabandhan is celebrated on the full moon date of Shukla Paksha of Shravan month. On this day, sisters tie a protective thread of love and affection on their brother’s wrist. Sisters also pray for the long life of their brothers and in return, brothers promise to protect their beloved sisters. This time the festival of Rakshabandhan will be celebrated on Monday, 19 August 2024. If experts are to be believed, Rakshabandhan will be under the influence of Bhadra. It is believed that Rakhi should not be tied during inauspicious times like Bhadra.
The festival of Rakshabandhan is celebrated on the full moon date of Shukla Paksha of Shravan month. This time the Purnima Tithi will start at 3:04 am on 19th August and will end at 11:55 pm on 19th August. But, what will be the timing of Bhadra on this day, let us know?
Shadow of Bhadra (Raksha Bandhan 2024 Bhadra timings)
According to astrologers, Bhadra will start at 2:21 pm on 19th August. Bhadra Poonch will be there from 09:51 AM to 10:53 AM. Then, Bhadra Mukha will remain 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. And Rakhi can be tied only after 1:30 pm on 19th August.
Auspicious time for tying Rakhi (Raksha Bandhan 2024 Shubh Muhurat)
Best time to tie Rakhi on 19th August The special time will be from 1:43 pm to 4:20 pmYou can get Rakhi tied in it. to tie rakhi Total time you will get is 2 hours 37 minuteswhich is considered to be the most auspicious time.
Also, in the evening you Rakhi can be tied on brother’s wrist even during Pradosh period. On this day, Pradosh Kaal will remain from 06:56 pm to 09:07 pm.
Why is Rakhi not tied in Bhadra?
Rakhi should not be tied during Bhadra period on Rakshabandhan. There is also a mythological story behind this. It is said that the sister of Lankapati Ravana had tied Rakhi on his wrist during Bhadra period and it was destroyed within a year. It is said that Bhadra was the sister of Shanidev. Bhadra had received a curse from Lord Brahma that whoever did any auspicious or auspicious work in Bhadra, its results would be inauspicious.
Raksha Bandhan Pujan Vidhi
Before tying Rakhi, both sister and brother should fast. Take one plate first on this day. Keep roli, sandalwood, akshat, curd, rakshasutra and sweets in the plate, also keep a lamp of ghee. First of all, offer Raksha Sutra and puja plate to God. After this, make the brother sit facing east or north. After that first apply Tilak to the brother and then tie Rakshasutra. Then perform Aarti of brother, feed him sweets and pray for the well-being of 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 blessings of your parents and guru. Then give a gift to your sister as per your capacity. Give such things as gifts which are auspicious for both, do not give black clothes or spicy or salty food.
What should be Rakshasutra or Rakhi?
Rakshasutra should be of three threads – red, yellow and white. It will be very auspicious if sandalwood is used in Raksha Sutra. If there is nothing then Kalava can also be tied with devotion.
Chant this mantra on Rakshabandhan (Rakshabandhan Mantra)
Raksha Bandhan has special significance in Hindu religion. In such a situation, you should also chant this special mantra while tying Rakhi to your brother. It is believed that by tying Rakhi while chanting this mantra, love always remains between brother and sister.
Chant this mantra while tying Rakhi
‘By whom king Bali, the mighty lord of demons, was bound
Therefore I am bound to protect you, Machal-Machal’