Rakshabandhan is a Hindu festival and is a symbol of the love between brothers and sisters. During this festival, sisters tie a rakhi on their brothers’ wrists, wishing them a long life. Brothers also pledge to protect their sisters. Rakshabandhan festival is celebrated on the full moon day of Sawan month every year. It signifies the love, protection, and lifelong commitment shared between siblings. Many mythological stories/facts explain the origin of this festival. It is celebrated to honor and cherish the bond between brothers and sisters. In this article, we will tell you the auspicious time and Bhadra period for Rakshabandhan 2024.
Importance of Rakshabandhan Festival
According to mythology, once Lord Krishna accidentally cut his finger while flying a kite. Then, Draupadi tore a piece of her sari and tied it around his finger to stop the bleeding. Moved by her concern, Krishna promised to protect her. This event is marked as the beginning of the Rakshabandhan festival. That’s why, this festival of Rakhi represents the love, affection, and bond between siblings.
On this day, sisters and brothers wear traditional Indian attire. Sisters prepare a thali with a beautiful rakhi (a sacred red thread), rice grains, sweets, and a lamp. After performing aarti, they apply tilak on their brothers’ foreheads and tie rakhi on their wrist and pray for their well-being. In return, brothers promise to protect their sisters too. Broadly, this Hindu festival represents protection, care, and respect, which are the foundations of society.
Auspicious Time for Rakshabandhan 2024
People will celebrate Rakshabandhan 2024 on August 19, 2024. The auspicious time for tying Rakhi this year is as follows:
- Afternoon Muhurat: From 1:31 PM to 9:07 PM
- Pradosh Muhurat: From 5:53 PM to 8:10 PM
This year, auspicious yogas like Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Shobhan Yoga, and Ravi Yoga will be present on the day of Rakshabandhan. Tying Rakhi during these auspicious yogas will strengthen the bond between brothers and sisters. This will bring happiness and prosperity to their homes.
Bhadra Period during Rakshabandhan 2024
According to Hinduism, It is good to avoid Bhadra for all auspicious works to prevent any harm. The Bhadra period is inauspicious because during this period Ravana’s sister tied a Rakhi to his wrist. And within a year, he was destroyed. Therefore, sisters should tie Rakhi after the Bhadra period to ensure their brothers’ long life.
This year, the Bhadra period on Rakshabandhan will be from 5:53 AM to 1:31 PM. This year, the Bhadra period will reside in Patal Lok, so it will not be highly inauspicious. However, it is still advisable to celebrate Rakshabandhan after the Bhadra period ends.
Conclusion
Rakhi is one of the most important festivals in Hindu culture. It symbolizes the bond and commitment between brothers and sisters. Every year, sisters and brothers gather to celebrate their relationship and pledge to support each other through thick and thin. The Hindus celebrate Rakshabandhan festival every year on the full moon day of the month of Sawan.
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