Raksha Bandhan 2023- This year, Raksha Bandhan is scheduled for August 30th, falling on a Wednesday. The auspicious time for commencing Raksha Bandhan in 2023 is from 9:28 AM to 9:14 PM on August 11th, spanning a 12-hour duration.

Raksha Bandhan is an important annual festival that celebrates the special bond between siblings. Traditionally, sisters tie Rakhis on their brothers' wrists as a symbol of their wishes for happiness and success. In return, brothers promise unwavering support and care.

Modern trends have witnessed brothers also tying Rakhis on their sisters' wrists, and sisters reciprocating the gesture, symbolizing the same vow of protection and affection.

Typically falling on the last day of the Sawan month, coinciding with the Full Moon, Rakhi is observed at the following auspicious times according to the Drik Panchang:

The Bhadra period concludes at 9:01 pm.

The Bhadra Poonch phase is from 5:30 pm to 6:31 pm.

The Bhadra Mukha interval is from 6:31 pm to 8:11 pm.

The Poornima Tithi, signifying the Full Moon, begins on August 30th at 10:58 am and ends on August 31st at 7:05 am.

Raksha Bandhan Rituals: The celebration of Raksha Bandhan involves various customs. During this occasion, sisters perform an aarti for their brothers and offer prayers for their well-being. They then tie Rakhis on their brothers' wrists, apply a tilak on their foreheads, and share sweets. In return, brothers express their love by giving gifts or money to their sisters.

According to the Drik Panchang, the afternoon is traditionally considered the most auspicious time for celebrating Raksha Bandhan. However, if this timing coincides with the Bhadra period, the rituals are postponed until after its conclusion.

Several state governments have introduced initiatives to ensure that women can partake in the Raksha Bandhan festivities with ease.

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