Raksha Bandhan 2023: This time you may have to wait a long time to celebrate the festival of Raksha Bandhan. This time the festival of Raksha Bandhan will be at the end of August, in fact this time the month of Sawan will be for two whole months. Raksha Bandhan is a symbol of brother-sister love. On Raksha Bandhan, the sister ties a rakhi on her brother’s wrist and the brother promises to protect her. Know when is Raksha Bandhan this year, Muhurta and Bhadra Kaal time
When is Raksha Bandhan? Raksha Bandhan 2023 Date
Astrologer Anees Vyas told that according to the Hindu calendar, this time Raksha Bandhan festival will be celebrated on 30 August. However, on the day of Rakshabandhan it should be kept in mind that Rakhi should not be tied in Bhadrakal. Bhadrakal has an inauspicious time, so sisters should tie rakhi on the wrist of their brothers in auspicious time only.
Rakshabandhan 2023 Rakhi tying time (Raksha bandhan 2023 Muhurat)
Jyotishacharya Dr. Anish Vyas told that this time due to extra month, the month of Sawan will be of 59 days, in such a situation the dates of all the festivals have been slightly advanced. According to the Panchang, the festival of Raksha Bandhan is celebrated every year on the full moon day of the month of Shravan.
Sawan Purnima Tithi will start on August 30, 2023 from 10:59 am. Bhadra will start with the full moon date, which will last till 09:02 in the night. In the scriptures, the prohibition of celebrating Shravani festival during Bhadra period has been said and on this day the period of Bhadra will last till 09:02. It will be more appropriate to tie Rakhi only after this time.
According to mythological belief, afternoon time is auspicious for tying Rakhi, but if there is Bhadra Kaal in the afternoon, then it is auspicious to tie Rakhi during Pradosh Kaal.
- Rakshabandhan Bhadra Poonch – 05:30 pm – 06:31 pm
- Rakshabandhan Bhadra Mukha – 06:31 pm – 08:11 pm
- Rakshabandhan Bhadra end time – 09:02 pm
- Pradosh Kaal Muhurta for tying Rakhi – Night 09.02 – Night 09.09 (30 August 2023) means only 7 minutes period is considered auspicious for tying Rakhi.
Why not tie Rakhi in Bhadra Kaal?
Jyotishacharya Vyas told that this festival of holy relationship of brother and sister is celebrated with enthusiasm all over India and sisters tie Raksha Sutra on their brother’s wrist and wish for brother’s long life, while brother also protects his sister. Takes a resolution that according to religious scriptures, the festival of Raksha Bandhan should not be celebrated in the Bhadra period. According to the legend, his sister had tied a rakhi to Lankapati Ravana during the Bhadra period and in the same year Ravana was killed by Lord Rama. For this reason, Rakhi is never tied during Bhadra period.
Significance of Raksha Bandhan
Astrologer Vyas told that many stories are prevalent regarding Raksha Bandhan. One of them is that of Lord Indra and his wife Sachi. This story has been mentioned in Bhavishya Purana. Indra’s wife Sachi was very upset when Bali, the king of the Asuras, attacked the gods. After this she reached to Lord Vishnu for help. Lord Vishnu gave a thread to Sachi and asked her to tie it on her husband’s wrist which would bring her victory. Sati did the same and the gods won in this war.
Apart from this, there is also a story related to the Mahabharata period regarding Raksha Bandhan. When the index finger of Lord Vishnu was cut off during the battle with Shishupala, Draupadi tore the pallu of her sari and tied it on his bath. After this, Lord Vishnu had promised to protect her. According to his promise, it was Lord Krishna who protected Draupadi during Cheerharan.
History of Raksha Bandhan
Jyotishacharya Vyas told that according to religious belief, when Lord Shri Krishna started bleeding from his left hand while killing King Shishupal, Draupadi immediately tore the pallu of her sari and tied it on his finger. It is said that since then Lord Krishna started considering Draupadi as his sister and after years when Pandavas defeated Draupadi in gambling and when Dushasan started tearing Draupadi apart in a crowded assembly, Lord Krishna saved her shame while performing the duty of a brother. Was. It is believed that since then the festival of Rakshabandhan started being celebrated, which continues unabated even today. Rakshabandhan, the festival of brother-sister love, is celebrated on the full moon of the month of Shravan.
Raksha Bandhan Vidhi
Astrologer Vyas told that on the day of Raksha Bandhan, tie Rakhi to your brother like this. First decorate the Rakhi plate. Keep roli kumkum, intact yellow mustard seeds, lamp and rakhi in this plate. After this, apply Tilak to the brother and tie Raksha Sutra i.e. Rakhi on his right hand. After tying rakhi, perform brother’s aarti. Then feed sweets to brother. If the brother is older than you, touch his feet and take his blessings. If the sister is elder then the brother should touch the feet. After tying Rakhi, brothers should give gifts to sisters according to their wish and ability. Brahmins or Pandits also tie Raksha Sutra on the wrist of their host.
While doing this one should chant this mantra
Om Yen Baddho Bali Raja Danavendro Mahabalah.
Ten Tvampi Badhnami Rakshe Ma Chal Ma Chal.
Sawan 2023: This time 2 monthly Shivratri in Sawan, this time these 10 days are special for Shiva Puja
Disclaimer: The information provided here is based on assumptions and information only. It is important to mention here that ABPLive.com Does not represent, validate or verify information of any kind. Before implementing any information or belief, consult the relevant expert.