This year Raksha Bandhan will be celebrated on August 19.
People are advised to avoid tying rakhi during the Bhadra period, which falls between 5:53 am and 1:32 pm.
Raksha Bandhan is celebrated every year on the full moon day, Purnima, in the month of Shravana. The traditional Hindu festival commemorates the sacred bond between brothers and sisters. The day symbolises protection, love and affection. This year's Raksha Bandhan is celebrated on August 19. People are advised to avoid tying the rakhi during the Bhadra period, which falls between 5:53 am and 1:32 pm. According to Kashi-based astrologer Chakrapani Bhatt, there are six coincidences taking place on this occasion this year.
Raksha Bandhan 2024: Date
According to the Hindu calendar, Sawan Purnima Tithi will begin at 3:04 am on Monday, August 19 and end at 11:55 pm on the same day. Based on the date of sunrise, the festival of Raksha Bandhan will be celebrated on August 19.
Auspicious coincidences:
This year, six auspicious coincidences are taking place on Raksha Bandhan, so the festival of Rakhi will be very auspicious and fruitful. On the day of Rakhi, Raj Panchak, Sawan Somvaar, Sawan Purnima are celebrated, while Sarvarth Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga and Shobhan Yoga are taking place. Due to these auspicious coincidences, the festival of Raksha Bandhan will be special.
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Raj Panchak: On Rakshabandhan day, Raj Panchak begins at 7:00 PM and continues till 5:53 AM on the next day. It brings success in property and government work.
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Sawan Somvaar: Sawan Somvaar is considered to be a very auspicious day. On this day, people fast and worship Lord Shiva. This time, the month of Shravan also ends on Monday. The wishes of the devotees will be fulfilled by fasting and worshipping on Sawan Somvaar.
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Sawan Purnima: Sawan Purnima is also celebrated on this Raksha Bandhan. Bathing, giving donations and fasting on Sawan Purnima brings good fortune. Organizing Satyanarayan Katha on Purnima brings happiness, peace and prosperity to the family.
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Sarvarth Siddhi Yoga: Sarvarth Siddhi Yoga, which brings success in all spheres, is also being formed on Raksha Bandhan. This yoga class will last from 05:53 am to 08:10 am
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Ravi Yoga: On the day of Raksha Bandhan, Ravi Yoga is also performed from 05:53 to 08:10. On this day, the effect of the sun is greater and all defects are removed.
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Shobhan Yoga: On Raksha Bandhan, Shobhan Yoga is practiced throughout the day. Its ruling planet is Dev Guru Jupiter, which is a symbol of good luck.
Raksha Bandhan 2024: Bhadra Kaal
The bhadra will last from 05:53 am to 01:32 pm on Rakshabandhan. You should avoid tying Rakhi during this period.
Muhurta for tying rakhi:
The auspicious time to tie Rakhi on August 19 is from 1:32 pm to 9:08 pm. This is why this year the Raksha Bandhan Muhurta will last for more than seven hours.
