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 Date | Monday, August 19, 2024 |
| Raksha Bandhan Thread Ceremony Time | 01:30 PM to 09:08 PM |
| Aparahna Time Raksha Bandhan Muhurat | 01:43 PM to 04:20 PM |
| Pradosh Time Raksha Bandhan Muhurat | 06:56 PM to 09:08 PM |
| Raksha Bandhan Bhadra End Time | 01:30 PM |
| Raksha Bandhan Bhadra Punchha | 09:51 AM to 10:53 AM |
| Raksha Bandhan Bhadra Mukha | 10:53 AM to 12:37 PM |
| Purnima Tithi Begins | 03:04 AM on Aug 19, 2024 |
| Purnima Tithi Ends | 11:55 PM on Aug 19, 2024 |
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.
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