Raksha Bandhan is the symbol of unbreakable bond between the love of brother and sister, beyond any religion or class. The bond of love and trust formed by tying of Rakhi to brother, can not be expressed in words. The most beautiful aspect of this festival is that dose not believe in the bond of religion or cast. The festival is praised all over the world because of this quality.

If a work is performed in the favorable time period, its auspiciousness increases. To make the bond of brother and sister unbreakable, tying of Rakhi should be done in the Muhrat time(auspicious period).

Raksha Bandhan Favorable time

This year Raksha bandhan will be celebrated on 30th August. Purnima tithi will start from 11th August 2022 in morning at 10:59 A.M and will last till 31 August 07:06. 11th August Bhadra is in the Morning till 10:59 A.M to 21:03. After this is Bhadra free and Raksha bandhan can be done. If the Raksha bandhan is to be done in Bhadra kaal then do it in Bhadra Poonchch Kaal and leave Bhadra Mukh kaal. 30th August Raksha bandhan time is from 21:03 and shubh Muhurta is from 18:32 to 20:13. Raksha bandhan pradosh kaal time is 18:50 to 21:05 and Bhadra poonchch in the morning from 17:32 to 18:32 and Bhadra mukh time is 18:32 to 20:13.

Normally in north India like in Punjab, Delhi, Haryana etc. the auspicious act of tying Rakhi is started from morning itself. If under some circumstances a person needs to tie Rakhi in Bhadra time, then leaving the Bhadra Mukh time this act should be performed in Bhadra Puch(tail) time. As per the scriptures, performing a work in ending period of Bhadra time, gives victory and completion of work. But, this time is used for auspicious work under specific circumstances.

Bhadra Kal Views

As per the scriptures, it would be nice if this festival is celebrated after Bhadra. But under some circumstances, if you have to do this work during the Bhadra kaal then you must do it during the Bhadra Puch kaal rather than in of Bhadra Mukh kaal. tying of Rakhi to brother is considered unsuitable.

Bhadra Mukh or poonchch Kaal

Bhadra kaal is on 30th August 2023. Bhadra poonchch in the morning from 18:50 to 21:05 and Bhadra mukh time is 18:18 to 20:00. So this Bhadra Mukh time period should be avoided.

Raksha Bandhan Festival: Brother’s Responsibilities Awareness

According to the Veda scriptures, Rakshika in modern time is known by the name of Rakhi. Raksha Sutra is called Rakhi in conversational language. It means to do protection. Protection(Raksha) means to stay for or to give promise of safety.

Importance of Shravan Masa Purnima increases as this day efforts begin to gain victory of virtue over sin, good works over evil, sufferings of man. A person won wants to win over his enemies or competitors should worship Lord Varun on this day.

In south India, not only Hindu, but also Muslims and Sikh and Christan offer coconut and flowers on the banks of water bodies, as this offering is considered auspicious. Coconut is considered as a form of Lord Shiva. Coconut has three eyes as of Lord Shiva.

Thread Related other Customs

In the Hindu religion every Puja has a custom of tying Kalawa(auspicious thread). This thread is tied to a person from Upnayan Sanskar to his Antim Sanskar. Thread of Rakhi is the token of emotional unity. It is a thread of love and faith. Sanskar accomplished by thread include chiefly the Upanyan Sanskar, marriage and Raksha Bandhan.

From time immemorial there is a tradition of tying thread around the tree. Ladies tie a thread around the Banyan tree and worship it with Roli, Akshat(rice used in Puja), sandalwood, incense stick and lamp, for the longevity of their husbands. There is a belief that tying thread around Amla, keeps the family in full health and wealth.

Thread gives power to brothers so that they can be capable of protecting their sisters. The symbol of Shravan, festival of Rakhi, slowly gained popularity in other states apart from Rajashtan. And, called by the names Son, Sona or Sarman.