Raksha Bandhan is a beloved festival in India that celebrates the bond between a brother and a sister. On this special day, the sister ties a rakhi or sacred thread on her brother’s wrist, symbolizing love, protection and a brother’s pledge to protect his sister. Like many Indian festivals, the time or shubh muhurat plays an important role in ensuring that the rituals are performed under the most auspicious conditions.
Knowing the exact shubh muhurat to tie rakhi for Raksha Bandhan 2024 is important to maximize the blessings of the occasion. Let’s learn about the significance of the timing and the most favorable moments to perform the Rakhi ceremony.
Understanding the importance of Shubh Muhurat
In Hindu culture, performing rituals during Shubh Muhurat – an auspicious time determined by the position of the planets – ensures that the ceremony is blessed with positive energy and favorable results. For Raksha Bandhan, tying a rakhi during Shubh Muhurat strengthens the bond between brother and sister and brings prosperity, health and happiness to both.
Shubh Muhurta for Raksha Bandhan 2024
The time to tie Rakhi will be between 01:30 PM to 09:08 PM on 19 August 2024, which is approximately 07 hours 38 minutes. According to Drik Panchang, the afternoon time of Raksha Bandhan is between 01:43 PM to 04:20 PM.
Observance of Rakhi rituals
After the auspicious time is decided, it is time to perform the Rakhi ritual. Sisters should prepare a thali with a rakhi, tilak (vermilion), rice grains, sweets and a diya (lamp). After lighting the diya, the sister applies tilak to her brother’s forehead, ties a rakhi on his wrist and feeds him sweets. In return, the brother gives his sister a gift as a symbol of his love and commitment.
Paying attention to the shubh muhurat while preparing to celebrate Raksha Bandhan in 2024 will ensure that the day is filled with auspiciousness and blessings. By following the traditional timings, you can enhance the spiritual significance of the occasion, making it even more memorable for you and your brother. May this Raksha Bandhan bring happiness, love, and prosperity to your family!
