Rakhi Pandaga Date 2024 – Rakhi, also known as Raksha Bandhan, is a traditional Hindu festival celebrated in many parts of India and among the Indian diaspora around the world. Raksha Bandhan is a special day dedicated to the love and bond between brothers and sisters.
The translation of the word ‘Raksha Bandhan’ is ‘bond of protection’. On this day, sisters tie a sacred thread called ‘Rakhi’ on the wrist of their brothers, praying for their long life and prosperity. In return, brothers promise to protect their sisters, swearing to keep them from trouble. This festival symbolizes the deep love and respect between brothers and sisters which strengthens the bond between them. So let us know –
Rakhi Pandaga Date 2024 (Raksha Bandhan Pandaga Date 2024)
Raksha Bandhan i.e. Rakhi is celebrated on the full moon day of the Hindu month of Shravan. According to Panchang, Raksha Bandhan in 2024 will be celebrated on Monday, August 19.
Bhadra is till 01:30 pm. Rakhi is not tied in this yoga. Therefore, after Bhadra, the auspicious time of Raksha Bandhan is from 01:31 pm to 09:08 pm. Sisters can tie Rakhi from 01:31 in the afternoon to 04:20 in the evening. After this, the time for tying Rakhi during Pradosh period is from 06:56 in the evening till 09:08 in the night.
Raksha Bandhan i.e. Rakhi date – Monday, 19 August 2024
Purnima Tithi – 19 August 2024 starting at 03:04 am
Purnima Tithi – 19 August 2024 ends at 11:55 PM
Rakhi 2024 Auspicious Time
Raksha Bandhan (Rakhi) Thread Ceremony Time – 01:30 PM to 09:08 PM
Raksha Bandhan Evening Time Muhurta – 01:43 PM to 04:20 PM
Raksha Bandhan Pradosh Time Muhurta – 06:56 PM to 09:08 PM
Rakhi 2024 Inauspicious Time
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
Tying Rakhi during Bhadra period is inauspicious, because no auspicious work should be done during Bhadra period. According to mythological belief, when Ravana of Lanka had tied Rakhi during the Bhadra period. Then within a year Ravana was destroyed and he died. Therefore, a sister should not tie Rakhi on her brother’s wrist during Bhadra period.
How to tie Rakhi on Rakshabandhan
On the day of Rakshabandhan, first of all brothers and sisters should worship God after taking bath. After this, the sisters decorate the puja thali by lighting Roli, Akshat, Kumkum, and lamps. Place colorful rakhis in this plate and do the puja.
Now before tying Rakhi, sisters must apply kumkum tilak and akshat on the brother’s forehead. Brothers should keep a handkerchief on their heads during this time. Brother, keep in mind that Rakhi should never be tied on empty and open hands. Always keep some money and Akshat in your hand and then keep your fist closed.
Apply Tilak to the brother and tie Raksha Sutra i.e. Rakhi on his right hand. After tying Rakhi, perform Aarti of brother, then feed sweets to brother.
If your brother is elder than you, then the sister should touch the brother’s feet and take his blessings. If the sister is elder then the brother should touch the sister’s feet. After tying Rakhi, brother must gift something to his sister as per his capacity. Do not leave your sister empty handed, doing so angers Goddess Lakshmi.
Why is Rakhi celebrated – History and significance
The history of Raksha Bandhan is very old. This day has great importance in Hindu religion. On this day, sister ties a Raksha Sutra on the wrist of her beloved brother. According to the ancient story, once Krishna’s finger was cut by Chakra, Draupadi tore the pallu of her saree and tied it on his hand, since then the tradition of celebrating Rakhi started. On this day, the sister lovingly ties Rakhi to her brother and prays to God for his long life and the brother also promises to protect his sister.
According to a legend, Yama, the god of death, did not go to his sister Yamuna for about 12 years. Yamuna felt very sad on this. After this, on the advice of Mother Ganga, Yama decided to go to his sister. When Yamuna ji came to know that her brother was coming to meet her, she became very happy. After this, when Yama reached his sister, Yamuna ji took great care of him. He became very happy on this and asked Yamuna ji, what do you want sister? On which Yamuna ji said, I want to meet you again and again, that is why Yam fulfilled his sister’s wish and said that we will meet again and again on this very day and that day was the full moon of Shravan month.