Raksha Bandhan is celebrated in India in the month of Shravan, which generally falls in July or August. This year, it falls on August 3, which is a Monday. Know about the 'shubh muhurat' or the auspicious time to tie Rakhi on your brother's wrist this year.
Raksha Bandhan is a special occasion where the sister ties rakhi to her brother, and he, in turn, promises to protect her, and always be there for her. These days, even sisters tie Rakhi to each other to celebrate the sibling bond.
Raksha Bandhan is celebrated in India in the month of Shravan, also called Sawan, which generally falls in July or August. This year, it falls on August 3, which is a Monday. Know about the 'Shubh Muhurat' or the auspicious time to tie Rakhi this year.
1. Shubh muhurat for tying Rakhi
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The shubh muhurat or the auspicious time to tie rakhi this year is between 9:28 AM to 9:17 PM. But the best time to tie Rakhi, according to Hindu belief, would be between 1:48 PM to 4:29 PM.
2. Inauspicious time to tie rakhi
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Sisters should not tie the rakhi during the Bhadra period, which usually falls in the early first-half of the Purnima day. Bhadra will end at 9:28 AM. People can then proceed forward with the rakhi celebrations.
3. On which wrist should rakhi be tied?
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Rakhi should be tied on the right-hand wrist.
4. In which direction should the brother sit during rituals?
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During the rituals, the brother has to sit facing east. It is believed that this will bring in new opportunities in his professional life. (Representational image)
5. Raksha Bandhan 'rakhi tying' ritual
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First, the sister has to apply the tilak and the akshat on her brother's forehead. Then, she has to give him a whole coconut with its husk and then tie the rakhi.
After tying the Rakhi, the sister has to offer a piece of chocolate/sweet and in the end, do the aarti to remove all the negativities that may affect him.
