Raksha Bandhan, also known as Rakhi festival, symbolizes the sacred bond between brother and sister in India. This festival is celebrated every year on the full moon day of Shravan month, when sisters tie rakhi on their brothers’ wrists and wish them long life, happiness and prosperity. Brothers give gifts to their sisters on this occasion and promise to protect them, so we can say that celebration of Raksha Bandhan traditions in different states are varies.
Raksha Bandhan 2024 Auspicious Time
The festival of Raksha Bandhan is always celebrated on Shravan Purnima. This year Shravan Purnima is falling on 19th August. As such, Raksha Bandhan celebration will also be on 19th August. But this time, the festival of Raksha Bandhan is under the shadow of Bhadra. Bhadra will start from 3:04 am on 19th August and will remain present till 1:29 pm. According to religious leaders and astrologers, it is not appropriate to celebrate Raksha Bandhan during Bhadra Kaal. In such a situation, celebrate the festival of Raksha Bandhan only after Bhadra ends on 19th August. Sisters should tie Rakhi on their brothers’ wrists only after Bhadra Kaal.
History of Raksha Bandhan
The history of Raksha Bandhan is very old and many mythological stories and historical events are associated with it. The story of Draupadi and Shri Krishna in Mahabharata is famous regarding Raksha Bandhan. After killing Shishupal, when Shri Krishna’s finger got cut and blood started flowing from his finger, she immediately tore a piece of her sari and tied it on the Lord’s finger. Shri Krishna promised at that time that he would always protect Draupadi. This promise defines the importance of Raksha Bandhan, where a thread becomes not only a symbol of protection and love, but also a symbol of a strong relationship.
Keeping his word, Shri Krishna protected her in the Kuru royal court when she called him for help during her disrobing. Therefore, Raksha Bandhan is not limited to the relationship between brother and sister, but it strengthens all kinds of relationships in society. It is a festival that reminds us of the love and trust between brothers and sisters. At present, Raksha Bandhan is being celebrated in different forms. In some places, sisters send Rakhi to their brothers who live far away and some sisters also send Rakhi to the soldiers of the country, who discharge their duties towards the people of the country.
Importance of Raksha Bandhan
The importance of Raksha Bandhan is also very important from the social point of view. This festival teaches us that we should always be ready to protect and respect each other. The festival of Raksha Bandhan promotes family unity and makes the relationship between brothers and sisters even stronger. In today’s time when many changes are taking place in the society and the family structure is also changing, the relevance of Raksha Bandhan has increased even more. This festival reminds us of our values and culture.
Our tradition of tying Rakhi on Raksha Bandhan has been going on for centuries. Every full moon is dedicated to some festival. The most important thing on the day of Raksha Bandhan is that you live this festival. All brothers and sisters should celebrate this holy festival of Raksha Bandhan with lots of good wishes, fulfilling their love and duty towards each other and taking the responsibility of protection.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):-
Question: When is the best time to tie Rakhi on Raksha Bandhan?
Answer: The best time to tie Rakhi is after Bhadra Kaal ends. Bhadra Kaal is considered inauspicious, so it’s advisable to wait until this period is over to perform the Rakhi tying ceremony. Checking the panchang for the exact timings of Bhadra Kaal is recommended.
Question: What is the significance of Rakhi in Raksha Bandhan?
Answer: The Rakhi, a sacred thread, symbolizes the pure bond between a brother and sister. It’s a token of protection and love, with the brother vowing to protect his sister and the sister praying for her brother’s well-being.
Question: What are the rituals involved in Raksha Bandhan?
Answer: The auspicious time of Rakshabandhan occurs only after Bhadra Kaal. Bhadra period is considered an inauspicious time. Therefore, sisters should tie Rakhi on the wrist of their brothers only after 1:29 pm on 19th August.
