Raksha Bandhan, also known as Rakhi, is getting close. People are unsure about the right time to tie Rakhis this year. The good time to start Raksha Bandhan rituals with your brothers and sisters will begin after 9:01 pm when Bhadra Kaal ends.
Raksha Bandhan falls on a special day in the month of Shravan. It's a celebration of the strong connection between siblings. Normally, sisters tie Rakhis around their brothers' wrists, asking for their safety and long life.
But nowadays, it's common for both brothers and sisters to exchange Rakhis. They also give each other gifts and promise to protect and care for one another.
As siblings all over the country get ready to celebrate this festival, there's confusion about the right time, or shubh muhurat, to tie Rakhis, because Hindus might celebrate Raksha Bandhan on either August 30 or 31 this year. Let's check out all the details.
When is the Best Time for Rakhi 2023?: According to Drik Panchang, Raksha Bandhan is set for Wednesday, August 30. But because of Bhadra Kaal, it's also okay to tie Rakhi on August 31. On August 30, the time from 5:30 pm to 6:31 pm is when Bhadra Poonch is, and from 6:31 pm to 8:11 pm is when Bhadra Mukha is.
So, the end of Bhadra Kaal is at 9:01 pm. You can start the Raksha Bandhan rituals after this time. Also, the Full Moon phase (Poornima Tithi) starts on August 30 at 10:58 am and ends on August 31 at 7:05 am.
Raksha Bandhan Customs: Raksha Bandhan involves many traditions. During this time, sisters do a prayer for their brother's well-being and then tie a Rakhi on his wrist. They also put a mark on his forehead and share sweets. Brothers show their love by giving gifts or money to their sisters.
In the meantime, some state governments have taken steps to make sure women enjoy Raksha Bandhan. The Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, has plans to do something special. He wants to talk to women and give them gifts on August 27 as part of Raksha Bandhan celebration.
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