Raksha Bandhan is celebrated on the final day of the Sawan month. On this day, sisters tie the Raksha Sutra on their brothers' wrists and pray for their happiness and well-being.
Raksha Bandhan is eagerly awaited by both brothers and sisters. On this day, sisters tie a Rakhi on their brothers' wrists, wishing for their happiness and prosperity, while brothers vow to protect their sisters. The festival is celebrated annually on Shravan Purnima.
According to the Panchang, Sawan Purnima Tithi will begin at 03:05 AM on Monday, August 19, and will continue until 11:55 PM. Since the full duration of Purnima falls on August 19, Rakshabandhan will be celebrated on this date.
• Before the auspicious time on the morning of August 19, Monday, prepare by arranging all Rakshabandhan items, including kumkum, rice, sweets, Rakhi, a water-filled pot, and a coconut on a plate.
• During the auspicious time, the brother and sister should sit facing each other. The sister should apply kumkum and rice on her brother's forehead and place a coconut in his hands, preferably one filled with coconut water.
• Next, the sister ties the Rakhi on her brother's right wrist while reciting mantra.
• Serve sweets to each other and exchange gifts. The brother should give a gift to his sister and seek her blessings by touching her feet.
• Perform the aarti for your brother.
• After tying the Rakhi, the sister should also tie Rakhi for her sister-in-law, nephews, etc., in the same manner. Celebrate the festival with a family dinner. Observing Rakshabandhan this way helps strengthen the bond between siblings.
For Raksha Bandhan this year, Bhadra will last until 01:32 PM, which is not considered an auspicious time for the celebration. The auspicious timings for Rakshabandhan are:
• 01:43 PM to 04:20 PM
• 06:56 PM to 09:08 PM
• 02:02 PM to 05:18 PM
• 05:18 PM to 08:18 PM