Raksha Bandhan will be celebrated on Monday, August 19, 2024. This auspicious Hindu festival is celebrated across the country, where sisters tie Rakhi to their brothers, and in return, brothers give gifts to their sisters and pledges to protect them. However, it is significant to perform Raksha Bandhan in shubh muhurat. Here are the Raksha Bandhan Shubh Muhurat 2024 in detail.
Raksha Bandhan 2024: Rakhi’s auspicious Hindu festival celebrates siblings’ relationships. Rakhi for Raksha Bandhan will be observed on Monday, August 19, 2024. On this day, sisters tie Rakhi on her brother’s wrist during the shubh muhurat, which is considered auspicious. Check out the city-wise Raksha Bandhan 2024 across the country:
One of the stories of Raksha Bandhan is associated with the Hindu epic Mahabharata. According to the mythology, Lord Krishna once accidentally cut his finger due to Sudarshan Chakra. Draupadi got to know that so she tore a piece of cloth from her saree and tied it to Krishna’s finger to stop the bleeding. Lord Krishna was touched by this gesture and hence promised to protect Draupadi forever. Krishna fulfilled his promise when he helped Draupadi from humiliation in the royal court of Hastinapur when the Kauravas tried to undress her.
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Another popular story related to Raksha Bandhan is related to Goddess Indrani and Lord Indra. According to Drik Panchang, the story shares the impotence and power of sacred thread. When demons challenged Lord Indra, he was unable to match their strength. While leaving for the battle, Goddess Indrani tied a sacred pouch to Lord Indra’s hand, the thread or pouch, known as Raksha Potali, and at the end of the battle Lord Indra defeated all the demons.
Raksha Bandhan, also known as Rakhi for Rakhi, is a joyous festival celebrated by Hindus worldwide honoring the bond of love and responsibility between brothers and sisters. However, the significance of this festival is not limited to biological relationships, people of all genders, religions, and ethnic backgrounds celebrate this auspicious festival that celebrates sibling love.
The term ‘Raksha Bandhan’ means ‘the knot of protection’ in Sanskrit. The rituals of this festival vary in different regions, it involves the tying of a thread. The sister or a sister-like figure ties a colorful Rakhi on her brother’s wrist, symbolizing her prayers and well-wishes for his protection.
The Origins of Raksha Bandhan can be traced back to ancient times. Hindu scriptures also contain several accounts of Raksha Bandhan:
One of the stories involves Sachi, Indra’s wife, who ties a thread around Indra’s wrist to protect him during the battle against the mighty demon called King Bali. This story suggests that holy threads were possibly used as amulets in ancient India. It is also believed that it offers protection to men who go to war, and not limit solely to the brother-sister relationship.
Another popular legend from the Bhagavata Purana and Vishnu Puran. This tale narrates how after Vishnu defeats King Bali and conquers the three worlds, King Bali requests Vishnu to live in his palace. Vishnu’s wife, Goddess Lakshmi, who was not happy with Bali’s action ties a Rakhi on King Bali’s hand, making him her brother. This gesture touches King Bali’s hand and as a result, he grants her a wish, and Lakshmi asks for Vishnu’s return home.
In another story, Ganesh’s sister, Devi Manasa, visits his place on Raksha Bandhan and ties a Rakhi on his wrist. This inspires Ganesh’s sons, Shubh and Labh, who also then desired to participate in the Raksha Bandhan but they were not happy as they didn’t have any sisters. Hence lord Gandesh granted them a sister, leading to the creation of Santoshi Maa. From then on, the three siblings celebrate Raksha Bandhan together every year.
During Raksha Bandhan, sisters tie a sacred thread, called Rakhi, on their brother’s hands. They perform auspicious festivals, and several rituals such as aarti and tilak ceremonies take place. In return for their sister’s love and affection, the brothers promise to protect them from all troubles.
Nowadays, there is a trend for brothers to tie Rakhi on their sister’s wrists and exchange gifts. One can celebrate this beautiful festival of sibling bond by taking your sibling on a trip, cooking for them, planning a movie, and much more.
Both the brother and sister should observe fast before tying Rakhi. On this day, first, take a plate (thali). Keep a roli, sandalwood, akshat, curd, rakhi, and sweets on the plate, and also light a ghee lamp. Firstly, dedicate the rakhi and the puja plate to God. Then make the brother sit facing the east or north direction. Apply tilak to the brother and then tie the rakhi followed by an aarti of the brother, feed him sweets, and pray for the well-being of the brother.
While tying the Raksha Sutra, make sure the head of the brother or sister should be properly covered. Take the blessings of the parents and the Guru once the process is successfully completed. Give gifts to the sisters; gifts which are auspicious for both of them, avoid giving black clothes or spicy or salty food on this occasion.
Raksha Sutra should be of three threads- red, yellow, and white. Apply sandalwood on Raksha Sutra which is considered very auspicious. Tying Kalawa on this occasion is also considered equally good.
Raksha Bandhan holds a special significance in Hinduism. In such a situation, one should chant this special mantra while tying a Rakhi to your brother. It is believed that chanting this mantra while tying a Rakhi keeps the love between brother and sister alive forever.
‘Yen Baddho Baliraja, Danavendro Mahabalah
Tenatvam Prati Baddhnami Rakshe, Machal-Machalah’
The Bhadra will last till 01:25 pm on Monday, 19 August 2024. Only after the ending of Bhadra, the sister should tie a Rakhi on her brother’s right wrist.
Bhadra is considered a very inauspicious thing and no auspicious work should be done during this period. Bhadra is the daughter of Lord Surya and sister of Shani. Like Shani, Bhadra is also bitter by nature. Brahma Ji has given Bhadra a place in Vishti Karana, an important part of the calendar, i.e. Panchang. Therefore, Bhadra is considered a prohibited time for any sort of auspicious work such as travel, housewarming, marriage, and worship. But Bhadra is very useful for some Muhurta. Like political elections, and court work. In this muhurat, Tantra Vidya becomes strong.
It is very important to know the right direction while performing Raksha Bandhan festival. The brother should sit facing the east and the sister should sit facing the west while tying Rakhi to his brother’s hand, which will bring happiness in their lives. It is also believed that the mind remains happy.
Rakhi’s color is also very important as using auspicious colors during such good works brings happiness to the family. Both brother and sister can wear clothes of red, yellow, pink, green, and even orange color clothes. Avoid black color cloth or even black-colored Rakhi.
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