Rakshabandhan 2024: Rituals, Date, and Auspicious Timings
A bond between brother and sister is one of the most cherished, bringing a natural sense of belonging and responsibility. Rakshabandhan is a dedicated festival that celebrates that special bond, also known as Rakhi. Rakhi is one of the most ancient festivals in the Hindu religion; it carries a lot of cultural significance. Cousins and families meet and greet on this occasion, and great, joyous moments with good connectivity, unity, love and care for one another and find some everlasting memories with one another. In 2024, we shall celebrate Rakshabandhan on August 19 on some auspicious muhurta, and to learn more about the auspicious timings or any queries, connect with the best astrologers at DivineTalk Astrology.
Significance of Rakshabandhan
The word Rakshabandhan is combined with two Sanskrit words, Raksha (which means to protect) and Bandhan (which refers to a bond), which can be interpreted as “a bond of protection”. The festival signifies an unbreakable bond between brother and sister who feel connected through the sacred thread called Rakhi, which sisters tie around the wrist of their brothers. The thread, Rakhi, is not a simple piece of string; it expresses the sisters’ prayers for their brothers’ long and healthy life and the vow of brothers to protect their sisters in any circumstance. To make it even more special, brothers share gifts with their sisters while tied to Rakhi.
Date & Muhurat of Raksha Bandhan 2024
Rakshabandhan is on Purnima, also referring to as full moon day, in the month of Shravan in the Hindu calendar and this year, Rakshabandhan will fall on August 19, 2024. The date is selected based on the Lunar calendar, a determiner of many major festivals. Also, as important as date and timing (muhurta) should also be given equal consideration. There is a common belief that performing rituals at the right moment or Shubh Muhurta brings fortune to that task and may ensure good blessings from deities. According to Drik Panchang, Aparahna is the best time to tie Rakhi, and Pradosh is the next best.
Raksha Bandhan Celebration – 01:30 PM – 9:08 PM
Aparahna Muhurta: 01:43 PM – 4:20 PM
Pradosh Muhurta: 6:56 PM – 9:08 PM
Avoid the Bhadra Phase
It is a suggestion to avoid Bhadra when performing any ritual related to Rakshabandhan. According to religious texts, it is an inauspicious time. The Bhadra phase starts during the first half of Purnima: Bhadra Punchha—09:51 AM to 10:53 AM and Bandhan Bhadra Mukha—10:53 AM to 12:37 PM. It shall end at 01:30 PM, which marks the beginning of the Rakshabandhan celebration.
Raksha Bandhan Rituals
Rakshabandhan festival has a few rituals around it, but there are some simple processes you should remember to consider. Rakhi preparations started with sisters purchasing or making Rakhi for their brother and arranging a thali with a diya, tilak, rice grains and some sweets. Once the preparation is done, auspicious timing is checked through panchang, and the Rakhi ceremony begins. Firstly, the sister applies tilak on her brother’s forehead, which symbolizes her blessing and wishes towards him; she ties Rakhi around his wrist.
As soon as the sister ties the Rakhi, she offers him sweets, and the brother offers a gift to his sister after tying the Rakhi. The gifts can be anything useful to the sister, from clothes to sweets, jewellery, etc. A recent trend is also thereto give Zodiac-inspired gifts to make the exchange of gifts very convenient and meaningful.
Conclusion
Raksha Bandhan is a festival to celebrate and cherish a special bond between brother and sister; the joy and happiness it brings has no match. Knowing the rituals, dates, and auspicious timings is essential to ensure that blessings, joy and love accompany the celebration. Check out its vital details as you make the necessary arrangements for Rakshabandhan 2024. For more information, contact our premium astrologers at DivineTalk Astrology.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
Q- What is the significance of Rakshabandhan?
A- Rakshabandhan celebrates the brother-sister relationship of protection of a brother by a sister, symbolized by tying the Rakhi.
Q- When will Raksha Bandhan be in 2024?
A—Raksha Bandhan is on the full moon day in the Hindu month of Shravan, and in the forthcoming year, 2024, it falls on August 19.
Q- What are the auspicious timings for tying Rakhi in 2024?
A- According to Drik Panchang, Aparahna is the best time to tie Rakhi, and Pradosh is the next. Aparahna Muhurta: 01:43 PM – 4:20 PM
and Pradosh Muhurta: 6:56 PM – 9:08 PM.
Q- What should we avoid during Raksha Bandhan?
A- Avoid to tie Rakhi during the Bhadra phase, which is the first half of Purnima day.
