Raksha Bandhan, a festival that celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters, is being celebrated across the country today. (Representative image/Shutterstock)
Raksha Bandhan in Himachal and Haryana faces a challenge and Rakhi rituals must be limited to just two hours in the evening. Here's why
Raksha Bandhan, a festival that celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters, is being celebrated across the country today. Celebrated annually on the full moon day of Shukla Paksha in the month of Shravan, this festival is marked by the custom of sisters tying Rakhi on the wrist of their brothers, symbolising life and protection.
While preparations for Raksha Bandhan are in full swing and markets are awash with rakhis and sweets, the celebration of Rakhi in Haryana and Himachal Pradesh is facing a hit due to the effect of Bhadra, an inauspicious time according to Hindu beliefs. Hence, siblings in these two states have to celebrate Rakhi within a limited time of just two hours in the evening.
According to Drik Panchang, the Shravan full moon began on August 19 at 3:04 am, marking the start of Raksha Bandhan festivities. The full moon period will last till 11:55 pm today.
However, the presence of Bhadra since this morning has left its impact on the Rakhi rituals. It is commonly believed that no auspicious activities can be performed during Bhadra kaal. Hence, the time of tying Rakhi will begin at 1.46 pm in the evening and will last till 4.19 pm, which roughly gives a window of just two hours for the ritual in Haryana and Himachal Pradesh.
