The auspicious festival for Raksha Bandhan will be celebrated on August 19 across the nation, Astrologer reveals raksha bandhan 2024 tithi, shubh muhurat to know for tying rakhi.
Often referred to as “Rakhi,” Raksha Bandhan is a customary Hindu celebration honoring the ties between brothers and sisters. “Raksha Bandhan” means “the bond of protection,” thereby reflecting the loving and protective relationship between siblings. Sisters tie a holy thread called a “Rakhi,” symbolising their love and prayers for their brothers’ well-being, around their wrists during this festival. Brothers swear to guard their sisters all their lives and present presents in exchange. Celebrated with happiness and excitement throughout India and among Indian communities all around, the event strengthens the emotional link between siblings.
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When Raksha Bandhan is Celebrated?
Raksha Bandhan is celebrated on full moon day of the lunar month of Shravan.
Raksha Bandhan 2024
Purnima Tithi Starts: 3:02 AM of Aug 19, 2024
Purnima Tithi Ends: 11:50 PM of Aug 19, 2024
Considering the Panchang, the Rakhi 2024 will be observed on Aug 19, 2024 (Monday). Additionally, this day will also come with Sarvarth Siddhi Yoga and Ravi Yoga during the sunrise.
Sun, Mercury and Venus will be present in the sign ruled by Sun i.e. Leo.
Raksha Bandhan 2024 – Coexistent with Bhadra and Panchak
This year on Rakhi 2024, there would be Bhadra in the morning and evening will be accompanied with Panchak as well.
Bhadra Tithi will start on 5:45 AM of Aug 19 and will end by 1:32 PM of Aug 19. Furthermore, since moon is present in Capricorn (in the sign of Saturn), the Bhadra will be placed in ‘Patal Lok’ and this Bhadra is not considered inauspicious for humans on Earth.
The Panchak will start from 7:02 PM of Aug 19 and will remain until 5:55 AM of Aug 20, 2024.
Shubh Muhurat to Tie Rakhi on Raksha Bandhan 2024
Ideally, it is advisable to avoid both Bhadra and Panchank will tieing the Rakhi and reap the most auspicious benefits of the day.
One can tie rakhi between 1:35 PM – 6:56 PM of Aug 19, 2024.
However, due to any reason one is not able to tie rakhi in the above time period, one can tie rakhi after sunrise and before 8:53 AM of the same day. (This should only be used when the above timeline is not feasible)
However, do chant the below mantra prior to tieing the rakhi (Both siblings should do that)
भद्रासनसमारूढांभद्रसङ्गिततोषिताम्।
भद्ररूपधरांदेवींभद्रायैमङ्गलायनमः।
Bhadra-Asana-Samārūḍhāṃ Bhadra-Saṅgīta-Toṣitām।
Bhadra-Rūpa-DharāṃDevīṃBhadrāyaiMaṅgalāyaNamaḥ।
Happy and auspicious Raksha Bandhan 2024 ahead!