When is Raksha Bandhan in 2024? Raksha Bandhan thread ceremony shubh muhurat, mantra, and rituals

Raksha Bandhan is on 19th August this year.

Raksha Bandhan, the cherished festival celebrating the bond between brothers and sisters, will be observed on Monday, August 19, 2024. The auspicious timings for the thread ceremony, or Rakhi, are a vital aspect of this festival. Here are the details for the shubh muhurat, mantras, and rituals to ensure a spiritually fulfilling celebration.

Raksha Bandhan Shubh Muhurat: Rakhi Thread Ceremony Date & Timings

Raksha Bandhan Rituals and Mantras

Raksha Bandhan is more than just tying a thread; it's a vow of protection and a celebration of familial bonds. Here’s how you can perform the rituals:

• Preparation: Begin by gathering all the necessary items: Rakhi, sweets, diya (lamp), rice, kumkum (vermilion), and a thali (plate).
• Puja: Perform a small puja by lighting the diya and offering prayers to the deities.
• Tying the Rakhi: The sister ties the Rakhi on her brother’s wrist while chanting the following mantra for his well-being:

("Yena baddho Bali raaja daanavendro mahaabalah |Tena twaam anubadhnaami rakshe maa chala maa chala ||")

• Tilak and Aarti: Apply a tilak on your brother’s forehead and perform aarti, moving the thali in a circular motion around him.
• Sweet Exchange: Offer sweets to each other as a symbol of the sweet bond you share.