Raskha Bandhan 2024 : Rakshabandhan, the festival symbolizing the love between brother and sister, will be celebrated across the country tomorrow. Rakshabandhan is celebrated every year on the full moon date of Sawan month. This year the festival of Rakshabandhan will fall on the last Monday of Sawan. Therefore, on this day, this will be the last opportunity for Shiva devotees to worship and please Lord Shiva. According to Drik Panchang, this year both Bhadrakal and Panchak will be observed on 19th August 2024. During this period, auspicious works are strictly prohibited. There is a religious belief that during Bhadra Muhurta, Ravana’s sister Shurpanakha had tied Rakhi to Ravana, due to which his clan was destroyed within a year. When Bhadra is in the underworld, you can tie Rakhi to your brother, but when Bhadra is present on earth, Rakhi is not tied. Let us know the auspicious time and mantra to tie Rakhi on Rakshabandhan.
Exact date of Rakshabandhan 2024: According to Drik Panchang, Purnima Tithi will start at 03:04 am on August 19, 2024 and will end at 11:55 pm. Therefore, according to Udayatithi, the festival of Rakshabandhan will be celebrated on 19th August only.
Time to tie Rakhi: On the day of Rakshabandhan, Bhadra Kaal will be from 05:53 AM to 01:32 AM. After this, Panchak will be observed from 07:00 PM in the evening till 05:53 AM the next day on 20th August 2024. Therefore, the best time to tie Rakhi will start from 1:40 pm in the afternoon till 6:30 pm in the evening.
Rakhi should be tied to these deities: On the day of Rakshabandhan, Rakhi should be tied first to Lord Ganesha, Lord Krishna and then to the brother. While tying Rakhi on your brother’s right hand, place Akshat and cardamom on his brother’s palm and close your fist. Now tie Rakhi and after tying Rakhi, brother can keep Akshat and cardamom in the locker or safe. It is believed that doing this brings happiness, prosperity and prosperity in the brother’s life.
Chant these mantras while tying Rakhi:
Om Yen Baddho Bali Raja, Danavendro Mahabalah
Lane twan pratibadhnami, rakshemachal machalah.
