Raksha Bandhan 2024: Date, History, Significance, Rituals, and Shubh Muhurat

Raksha Bandhan 2024 falls on August 19. The festival celebrates sibling bonds with rituals like tying Rakhi, prayers, and gifts, emphasizing love and protection.

shivani Poli August 2, 2024

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Raksha Bandhan 2024: Date, History, Significance, Rituals, and Shubh Muhurat for Tying Rakhi on This Auspicious Day

Raksha Bandhan is a joyous festival in India, dedicated to the brother-sister relationship. This happy and sacred day in 2024 is planned to be celebrated on the 19th of August. Here is everything that you need to know about Raksha Bandhan 2024 such as its date, history, importance, customs, and the good times to tie Rakhi.

India’s esteemed festival Raksha Bandhan is all about venerating the ‘Bandhan’ or the spiritual connection between brethren. This beautiful and special day, will be celebrated with happiness, and adoration on the 19th of August in the year 2024. This is the complete guide to Raksha Bandhan in 2024 – how is it celebrated? What is its history, meaning, and rituals? And, at what time is the rakhi tied?

When is Raksha Bandhan going to be celebrated in 2024?
Raksha bandhan will be observed on August 19, 2024. It falls in the Hindi month of Sawan, on the Purnima or Full moon day. The practice of tying Rakhi will commence in the evening around 13:30 hours to 21: 19 in the Evening. Of the two shifts, the 1 pm to 3:30 pm part of the day is considered highly propitious for performing the Raksha Bandhan rites.

Historical Origins of Raksha Bandhan: The festival of Raksha Bandhan has several folk stories associated with its origin but it is believed to have originated from ancient India. The first story which is read most often is from the epic called ‘Mahabharata’. As the tale goes, Lord Krishna injured his finger during a war and this is used to explain why the tip of the index finger is bent as one points. Draupadi Pandava queen stretched her sari and bind the wound of Krishna who has been injured from the battle. Moved by the gesture, Krishna assured Draupadi that he would defend her with his life.

Many years later, the Pandavas were caught in a game of dice with the Kauravas and the latter tried to strip Draupadi. Krishna ensured to fulfill the expectation through showcasing his godly strength in defending the integrity of the woman which is a true essence of Raksha Bandhan.

Significance of Raksha Bandhan: The festival of Raksha Bandhan is not restricted to any particular religion or culture as it relates back to the essence of unity and the sacred relationship shared by brother and sister. It used to be a child’s event that only focused on the bond of brothers and sisters but is now taken beyond brothers and sisters to cousins, friends, and other close friends and family members. That is why it is focused on love, care, and respect, which encompass humanity regardless of the difference in culture.

Raksha Bandhan 2024 Shubh Muhurat-
For Raksha Bandhan 2024, the following timings are considered auspicious:For Raksha Bandhan 2024, the following timings are considered auspicious:
• Raksha Bandhan Ritual Time: It runs from 1:30 pm to 9:19 pm.
• Afternoon Auspicious Time: 1 P.M. – 4:31 P.M.
• Purnima Tithi Starts: Sun, 19 Aug 2012 at 03:04 in the afternoon
• Full Moon Date Ends: Round Date: August 19 at 11:55 PM

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Raksha Bandhan 2024 Rituals-
1. Prepare the Thali: First move a small circular plate which is called thali and some basic Puja material such rice (Akshat), red powder (Kumkum), sweets, fruits, yogurt or curd (Dahi), incense sticks, lamp (Diya).
2. Perform Aarti: Wake up your brother, offer him floral greetings, sing his praises or read out prayers or birthday blessings.
3. Apply Tilak: Perform brother and sister teasing by putting a ceremonial tilak on your brother forehead and offer some sweet or dry fruits.
4. Tie the Rakhi: Make sure that you have tied Rakhi around your brother’s wrist properly. Consequently, he shall give them gifts.
5. Observe Fasting: Some sisters avoid taking food and water until all the rituals of the Rakhi ceremony are over; thereby giving the ceremonial event a religious touch.

Raksha Bandhan truly depicts the feel of brother and sisterhood, capturing the essence of love, protection, and respect. Happy New Year 2024 Celebration might bring in joy and enhance the relations with valuable people in life.

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