Raksha Bandhan, popularly known as the festival of Rakhi, is a traditional Hindu festival that celebrates the love and bond between brothers and sisters. It is also celebrated in other parts of the world, significantly influenced by Hindu culture. The festival is observed on the full moon day of the Hindu month of Shravan, which typically falls in the month of August. Raksha Bandhan 2024 falls on Monday, August 19. The Raksha Bandhan thread ceremony time to tie Rakhi is from 01:30 PM to 09:19 PM on August 19. It is important to know shubh muhurat or auspicious time to tie rakhi as Bhadra Kaal time will fall on Raksha Bandhan festival. On this day, sisters of all ages tie a Rakhi around the wrists of their brothers. They symbolically protect them, receive a gift in return, and traditionally invest in the brothers with a share of the responsibility of their potential care.

The best time to tie Rakhi on Raksha Bandhan is during Aparahna, which is late afternoon. If Aparahna time is not available, then Pradosh time is also suitable for performing rituals related to Raksha Bandhan. Raksha Bandhan rituals should not be done during Bhadra. Bhadra is not a good time and should be avoided for all auspicious work. Hence, it is advised to avoid tying the Rakhi during Bhadra kaal on the Raksha Bandhan festival. In this article, let’s know more about when the Rakhi tying auspicious time in India, Raksha Bandhan shubh muhurat, Rakhi 2024 timings and the significance of this auspicious occasion.

Raksha Bandhan 2024 Date

Raksha Bandhan falls on Monday, August 19, 2024.

Raksha Bandhan 2024 Auspicious Timings

  • Raksha Bandhan 2024 Rakhi ceremony time starts from 01:30 PM to 09:19 PM on August 19. The total duration of Rakhi tying muhurat is of 7 hours 49 minutes.

  • The Aparahna time of Raksha Bandhan muhurat is from 01:58 PM to 04:31 PM.

  • The Pradosh time of Raksha Bandhan muhurat is from 07:03 PM to 09:19 PM.

Rakhi Purnima 2024 Tithi and Bhadra Kaal Timings

  • The Rakhi Purnima 2024 tithi will begin at 03:04 AM on August 19 and end at 11:55 PM on August 19.

  • Raksha Bandhan Bhadra end time is 01:30 PM.

  • Raksha Bandhan Bhadra punchha time is 09:51 AM to 10:53 AM.

  • Raksha Bandhan Bhadra mukha time is 10:53 AM to 12:37 PM

Raksha Bandhan Significance

The festival of Raksha Bandhan holds great significance in Hinduism. The term ‘Raksha Bandhan’ translates to ‘the bond of protection’. On this day, sisters tie a sacred thread, called a Rakhi, around their brothers' wrists. In return, brothers pledge to protect their sisters from harm and offer them gifts as a token of love and appreciation. The festival serves as an opportunity for families to come together and spend time together. The festival symbolises the values of love and familial bonds and is a day that marks the special bond between siblings, making it one of the most cherished festivals in India.

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