You should avoid using steel plates for Raksha Bandhan rituals.
On the day of Raksha Bandhan, brother and sister should not wear black clothes as it symbolizes Saturn and is considered an inauspicious omen.
Raksha Bandhan is celebrated on the day of Sawan Purnima. This year it will be celebrated on August 19. The auspicious time to tie rakhi is from 1:30 p.m. to 9:08 p.m. On this day, sisters tie rakhi on their brother's wrist. People who do not have a sister can go to the temple to celebrate this festival.
This year, Shobhana Yoga is being formed on the day of Raksha Bandhan. According to astrology, Shobhana Yoga is an auspicious yoga which is considered a good time to initiate auspicious activities. The impact of Shobhana Yoga is considered positive. With numerous rituals going on during this festival, Dr. Mrityunjay Tiwari, Head, Department of Astrology, Shri Kallaji Vedic University, lists the activities that can be avoided during Raksha Bandhan.
On the day of Raksha Bandhan, brother and sister should not wear black clothes as it symbolises Saturn and is considered inauspicious. For this reason, black coloured clothes are avoided in almost all auspicious functions.
You should avoid using steel plates to hold all the items for Raksha Bandhan rituals. Steel is related to Saturn. You can use a brass or copper plate instead of steel or aluminum.
Try not to buy rakhi made of plastic. You can buy rakhi made of cotton, silk, etc. If you don't have rakhi, you can also tie the Raksha Sutra.
While tying a rakhi to your brother on Raksha Bandhan, you should also keep the direction in mind. Brothers should face east or north, while sisters should tie the rakhi on their wrists. They should avoid facing south as it is considered a direction for Yamraj, the god of death.
Never tie a rakhi during Bhadra and Rahukal period. When applying tilak to your brother during rakhi, it is better to use roli, sandalwood, turmeric, saffron etc. Avoid using gulaal, sindoor etc. while tying rakhi.
While tying the rakhi, one should recite mantras like Yen Baddho Bali Raja, Danavendra Mahabal and Rakshe Machal Machal. However, those sisters who do not remember, tie the rakhi to their brother while wishing him well.
