Raksha Bandhan 2024 Auspicious time: Rakshabandhan is an important festival of Hindus, which is celebrated in many parts of India. Apart from India, this festival is celebrated with enthusiasm all over the world where people of Hindu religion live. This time the festival of Rakshabandhan is being celebrated on 19th August i.e. today. On this day, sisters tie Rakshasutra on their brother’s wrist and brothers promise to protect their sisters throughout their life.
At the time of Rajsuya Yagya, Draupadi had tied a piece of her anklet to Shri Krishna as a Rakshasutra. After this, the tradition of sisters tying Rakhi to brothers started. On this day, Vedapathi Brahmins start reciting Yajurveda. It is considered auspicious to start education on this day. The festival of Rakshabandhan is celebrated on Shravan Shukla Purnima. This time the full moon date is 19th August i.e. till 11.55 pm and Rakshabandhan can be celebrated the whole day today.
Will Bhadra’s shadow remain on Rakshabandhan or not (Bhadra Timings 2024)
Also today Bhadra is also looking good. Tying Rakhi to brother in Bhadra is considered prohibited. Bhadra’s shadow has started at 2:21 pm on August 19 and will end at 1:30 pm.
But, Astrologer Dr. Arunesh Kumar Sharma It is said that due to Capricorn being the zodiac sign, Bhadra’s residence will be in the underworld due to which Bhadra will not have any impact on any work on earth. So you can tie Rakhi to your brother after seeing the auspicious time.
Auspicious time to tie Rakhi (Raksha Bandhan 2024 Shubh Muhurat)
today to tie rakhi The most special time will be from 1:43 pm to 4:20 pm, you can tie Rakhi in this.You will get a total of 2 hours 37 minutes to tie Rakhi, which is considered to be the most auspicious time.
Apart from this, you can also tie Rakhi in the evening during Pradosh Kaal. Today Pradosh Kaal will last from 06:56 pm to 09:07 pm.
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.
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, you can also tie Kalava with devotion.