Raksha Bandhan will be celebrated on August 19.
According to Kashi-based astrologer Chakrapani Bhatt, Rakhi should be kept on the wrist for 24 hours.
Raksha Bandhan is a traditional Hindu festival celebrated across the country. When a sister ties a Rakhi around her brother's wrist, it represents the brother's well-being, protection, love and care in various relationships.
This year, Rakhi will be celebrated on Monday, 19th August.
However, the Bhadra, Rahu kaal and Amavasya period are believed to be inauspicious for Raksha Bandhan. To find the best time to untie Rakhi and also find a suitable place, know the details from Kashi astrologer Chakrapani Bhatt.
Chakrapani Bhatt said that the best time to tie Rakhi is between 1.30 pm and 9.08 pm. However, he said that there is no auspicious time to tie Rakhi during the morning, due to the presence of Bhadra kaal in the morning.
He also explained that the festival of Raksha Bandhan is celebrated on the full moon day of the Hindu month of Sawan. According to Chakrapani Bhatt, the Rakhi should be kept for 24 hours on the wrist. The Rakhi can be opened and removed after a day. In some traditions, people keep the Rakhi tied from Raksha Bandhan till Janmashtami, after which they remove it.
There is no specific day or time mentioned in the scriptures to untie the Rakhi. For this reason, many people keep it tied for several days. However, the scriptures emphasize the importance of purity. Keeping the Rakhi tied for too long can make it impure, which is considered a sin.
After Sawan Purnima, the Pitru Paksha starts from Bhadrapada Purnima. If the Rakhi is kept tied during this period, it can become impure. It is believed that impure objects generate negative energy. Therefore, it is recommended to remove the Rakhi after a day. Once the Rakhi is removed, it can be dipped in water or can be kept in a box or tied to a sacred tree, such as a Dev tree.
She also mentioned that on Raksha Bandhan, sisters should choose a Rakhi made of raw thread, silk or similar materials as these are considered more traditional and auspicious. Avoid using plastic Rakhis and refrain from selecting Rakhis in brown or black colours. While gold and silver Rakhis have become popular, they may not be practical for everyone.
