Raksha Bandhan 2024: Date, Time, Significance, Muhurat, and Rituals
When is Raksha Bandhan in 2024?
Raksha Bandhan, also known as Rakhi Purnima or simply Rakhi, is a Hindu festival that celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters. The festival falls on the full moon day of the Hindu month of Shravana, which typically occurs in August.
In 2024, Raksha Bandhan will be celebrated on Monday, August 19th.
What is the significance of Raksha Bandhan?
The festival of Raksha Bandhan holds great cultural and religious significance in India. It symbolizes the love and protection between brothers and sisters.
On this day, sisters tie a sacred thread called a "rakhi" around their brother's wrists. This thread is believed to protect the brother from harm and bring good luck.
In return, brothers vow to protect their sisters from any danger or harm.
Raksha Bandhan 2024 Muhurat
According to Drik Panchang, the auspicious time (muhurat) for performing the Rakhi ceremony in 2024 is:
- Raksha Bandhan Muhurat: 6:59 AM - 8:33 PM IST
- Aparahan Muhurat: 1:28 PM - 3:58 PM IST
- Pradosh Muhurat: 6:47 PM - 8:33 PM IST
It is considered most auspicious to tie the rakhi during the Aparahan Muhurat, between 1:28 PM and 3:58 PM.
Raksha Bandhan Rituals
The rituals of Raksha Bandhan vary slightly across different regions of India, but the following are some common practices:
- The sister prepares a thali (plate) with the rakhi, sweets, and a small gift for her brother.
- The brother sits on a chowki (low stool) and the sister ties the rakhi around his wrist.
- The sister then feeds her brother sweets and applies a tilak (mark) on his forehead.
- The brother vows to protect his sister from harm and gives her a gift in return.
- The siblings exchange hugs and well wishes.
Raksha Bandhan is a time for families to come together and celebrate the special bond between brothers and sisters.
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