Raksha bandhan 2023: The eagerly anticipated festival of Raksha Bandhan is fast approaching. According to the Hindu calendar, Raksha Bandhan traditionally falls on the day of the full moon (Purnima) during the Shukla Paksha of the Shravan month.
However, this year has presented a unique dilemma regarding whether to celebrate the festival on the 30th or 31st of August. Raksha Bandhan involves sisters tying protective threads, or Rakhis, around their brothers' wrists. This uncertainty has left sisters pondering over which date to choose for the festivities.
The confusion arises from the alignment of August 30th with the presence of Bhadra, alongside the full moon date within the Shravan month. This situation has extended the Rakhi celebrations to span across both August 30th and 31st.
Significantly, due to religious beliefs, it's generally considered inauspicious to engage in positive activities during the Bhadra period. Consequently, individuals are grappling with uncertainty about the appropriate date to observe Raksha Bandhan – either August 30th or 31st. In line with Hindu customs, it's advised to avoid auspicious activities during the Bhadra phase. Therefore, the most favorable celebration of Raksha Bandhan is traditionally observed during the Shravan Purnima date, steering clear of the Bhadra period and preferably in the afternoon.
Throughout Raksha Bandhan, the shadow of the Bhadra period will loom over the entire day. As indicated by the Panchang, the commencement of the Shravan Shukla Purnima date is set for 10:59 AM on August 30, continuing until 07:05 AM the following day, August 31. Coinciding with the start of the full moon date on August 30, the Bhadra period is also set to begin, concluding at 9:01 PM on the same day.
Due to the presence of Bhadra during this timeframe, it's advisable not to tie Rakhi on August 30th. The appropriate time for tying Rakhi comes after the Bhadra period concludes. Some astrologers consider tying Rakhi during the nighttime as lacking auspiciousness.
This year, Sawan Purnima falls on August 30th, beginning at 10:59 AM and concluding at 07:05 AM on August 31st. Following this, the first day of the Bhadrapada month will commence. Notably, as the full moon date starts on August 30th, it also marks the initiation of the Bhadra period, which lasts until 9:01 PM.
Hence, Rakhi can be tied after the Bhadra period concludes on August 30th. However, it's worth noting that some astrologers discourage the practice of tying Rakhi at nighttime.
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