This year, Rakhi should not be celebrated between 5:30 PM and 8:11 PM on August 30.
Raksha Bandhan is a day when a sister ties a sacred thread to their brother’s wrist with a tilak placed on their forehead while asking for her safety.
This year, Raksha Bandhan, also called Rakhi or Rakhi Purnima, falls on August 30 and 31. This auspicious day falls on Shravana Purnima every year, according to the Hindu calendar. According to the astrologer and specialist Hitendra Kumar Sharma, the auspicious day of Rakhi Purnima will be celebrated on two days from 10:58 am on August 30 to 7:05 am on August 31.
According to Hindu rituals, Bhadra bald is considered to be the inauspicious time of day when Rakhi should not be bound as it is believed to bring trouble in one’s life, and this year it is said to be between 5:30 pm. and 8:11 p.m. on August 30.
Meaning and Historical Reference of Rakhi:
Rakhi is a day when a sister ties a sacred thread on their brother’s wrist with a tilak on their forehead while asking for her safety. It is a Hindu festival celebrated with love and care all over India. It is believed that when Lord Krishna was injured by a sharp razor, Draupadi bound his finger with a cloth of her saree. Accepting the same as his Raksha Sutra, he promised to take care of her from all evil, and by keeping his word, he protected her from humiliation and dishonor during the Draupadi cheer haran when the Kauravas tried to disgrace her. Another incident is also marked when Alexander was defeated by a Hindu king, Purushottam and Alexander’s wife tied a Rakhi on Purushottam’s hand to protect her husband.
Things To Keep In Mind While Celebrating Rakhi:
Everyone should take a bath, seek the blessings of Kuldevi and Kuldevta and use silver, copper or copper plates to keep Rakhi, Akshat and Roli. Brothers should always face east when rakhi is tied, sisters should say the mantra while tying, share sweets after the ceremony and also should promise each other to protect and defend each other from all troubles.
