Raksha Bandhan is celebrated on the full moon day (Purnima) of the Shravan month in the Hindu calendar, which usually falls in August. This year, the festival will be celebrated on Monday, August 19, 2024.
Raksha Bandhan 2024: Muhurat
To celebrate the special day, it is very important to choose the right time to tie the rakhi. The Purnima Tithi will begin at 3:04 am on August 19 and end at 11:55 pm on the same date.
It is very important to tie the rakhi at an auspicious time and avoid performing the ritual during the Bhadra period, which is considered inauspicious according to Hindu mythology.
Purnima Tithi Begins: On August 19 at 3:04 am.
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Purnima Tithi Ends: On August 19 at 11:55 pm.
Raksha Bandhan Bhadra Tail: 9:51 am–10:53 am.
Raksha Bandhan Bhadra face: 10:53 am–12:37 pm.
Raksha Bandhan Bhadra End Time: 1:30 pm.
Time of Raksha Bandhan Celebration: 1:30 pm–8:27 pm.
Afternoon Auspicious Time for Raksha Bandhan Celebration: 1:30 pm–3:39 pm.
Pradosh Period for Raksha Bandhan: 6:12 pm–8:27 pm.
Raksha Bandhan 2024: Rituals
The rituals start with applying the roli or kumkum tika to your brother’s forehead, then performing aarti. Now, you can tie the rakhi around the brother’s right wrist and also recite the prayers or wishes to God for his well-being, fortune, and overall good things.
After that, offer sweets to your brothers and exchange gifts.