There is nothing as special as a bond between a brother and sister.
It is this unique bond that the Raksha Bandhan festival honors. Raksha Bandhan is an immensely popular traditional celebration. On this day, sisters tie a Rakhi on their brother's wrist and wish him a blissful life. On the other hand, the brothers pledge to their sisters to protect them.
This blog will provide insights into the festival, its significance, the auspicious timings, and more and guide you on making the most of Raksha Bandhan 2024.
Raksha Bandhan Date: When Will It Be Observed in 2024?
If you're thinking, "When is Raksha Bandhan?" it's essential to consult the Lunar calendar. As per the calendar, Raksha Bandhan is observed on Shukla Paksha's full Moon day in the Sawan month.
So, mark your calendars for 19th August 2024 for this festival. Knowing the precise date can help you plan the celebrations and ensure you follow the rituals at the right time.
Here are the timings.
Raksha Bandhan Muhurat- 19th August 2024 (Monday)
The Raksha Bandhan Ceremony Time - From 01:30 PM to 09:08 PM
Aparahna Time- From 01:43 PM to 04:20 PM
(Starts) Purnima Tithi- 03:04 AM, 19th August 2024
(Ends) Purnima Tithi- 11:55 PM, 19th August 2024
Pradosh Muhurat (Time)- 06:56 PM to 09:08 PM
Additional Timings
Raksha Bandhan Bhadra (Finishing Time)- 01:30 PM
Bhadra Punchha - From 09:51 AM to 10:53 AM
Bhadra Mukha Time - From 10:53 AM to 12:37 PM
Things You Should Know
The most suitable time to tie the Rakhi is during the Aparahna. If Aparahna is unavailable, Pradosh time can be picked to perform the Raksha Bandhan rituals. Nevertheless, remember that Raksha Bandhan rituals should not be done during Bhadra. Bhadra must be avoided for all important and auspicious work.
You should be aware that Bhadra is present during the first half of the Purnima Tithi. Thus, it is not favorable to tie Rakhi. To avoid this, you must wait for Bhadra to get over before doing any auspicious rituals.
Raksha Bandhan symbolizes the bond of protection, where sisters tie a Rakhi with love on their brothers' wrists, praying for their long life, while the brothers vow to protect their sisters. This tradition is steeped in love, care, and duty, transcending the biological relationship to include cousins.
Though the festival's origins differ, it is known to stand for a protective bond between brother and sister. Sisters not only celebrate with their brothers, but the festival is also celebrated among cousins, nephews, fraternal aunts, and many other such relatives. People don't have to be biologically related to tie a Rakhi. Many womenfolk tie the Rakhi to men who are unrelated to them and regard them as brothers.
The significance of Raksha Bandhan goes beyond the ritual of tying the Rakhi. It is a time to strengthen familial bonds and express love and care.
What Makes Raksha Bandhan 2024 Special?
In 2024, after about 90 years, some auspicious coincidences or Mahasanyogs are being formed on this festival, due to which Raksha Bandhan will be auspicious for all. These Mahasanyogs can bring happiness and prosperity in life.
On this festival, Raj Panchak, Sawan Purnima, Sawan Somvaar, Shravana Nakshatra, Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, and Shobhan Yoga will prevail.
Raj Panchak: Raj Panchak is known to bring success in property and government-related work.
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga: Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga provides success in all works and is considered quite auspicious.
Ravi Yoga: Ravi Yoga is also considered auspicious and brings enhanced vitality and charisma.
Shobhan Yoga: This Shobhan Yoga is a symbol of auspiciousness, and it brings fame and success.
Due to these promising coincidences, Raksha Bandhan 2024 will become special. It is strongly believed that tying Rakhi in such a time can keep the relationship sweet.
Rituals And Celebrations Related to Raksha Bandhan
On the day of Raksha Bandhan 2024, the rituals are performed during the Raksha Bandhan Muhurat.
Begin by choosing a beautiful Rakhi that resonates with your brother’s preferences. You can also prepare or buy special sweets and gifts for the event.
On Raksha Bandhan, wake up in the morning, bathe, and wear clean clothes.
A Puja Thali is prepared; you must light a Diya (lamp). Put the Rakhi, sweets, Roli (vermillion powder), sandalwood, Akshat, and flowers on the plate.
During this festival, Roli and Akshat are first applied to the brother. An auspicious mantra should be chanted when the sister is tying the Rakhi. Here's the mantra-
“Yen badho bali king danwendro mahabala
Ten twanabhibandhami raksha ma chal ma chal.”
Once the sister applies a Tilak on her brother’s forehead, she should pray for his well-being, prosperity, happiness, and long life. Then, tie Rakhi, the protective thread, on the brother's right wrist.
After tying the Rakhi, the sister should perform Aarti for her brother and feed him sweets.
At the same time, after tying the Rakhi, the brother should touch his sister's feet and take her blessings. If the sister is younger than her brother, she should bow down to her elder brother and take his blessings.
Traditionally, brothers give gifts to their sisters as a token of love and appreciation. These can range from sweets, clothes, money, and jewelry to personalized gifts like books or gadgets. These are some ideas for gifts on Raksha Bandhan.
Conclusion
Raksha Bandhan is about the treasured bond between a sister and her brother. Understanding its significance and following the rituals at the right time can make Raksha Bandhan 2024 even more special.
So, observe Raksha Bandhan with love and heartfelt promises.
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