Rakshabandhan 2023: Raksha Bandhan stands as a prominent festival within the Hindu community, dedicated to celebrating the profound bond shared between siblings. Translated to ‘the bond of protection, obligation, or care’ in English, Raksha Bandhan holds deep cultural significance. Following the Hindu calendar, this festival occurs on the final day of the lunar month of Shravan. This year, in 2023, Raksha Bandhan (Rakhi) will take place on 30th of August.
Rakshabandhan: Importance
Raksha Bandhan stands as a highly celebrated festival in India, dedicated to honouring the sacred connection shared between brothers and sisters. This occasion holds great significance as it marks the profound affection, love, and guardianship that siblings hold for each other. Beyond its sibling-centric focus, the festival serves to garner unity, affection, and respect into the familial fabric. It stands as a reminder of the values of loyalty, trust, and mutual support that come with all meaningful relationships. Raksha Bandhan extends beyond geographical borders, unifying families and reinforcing the enduring essence of the sibling bond. This celebration stands as a display to an unbreakable tie of affection and a cherished tradition that brings boundless joy and happiness to everyone.
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Rakshabandhan: History and Significance
The roots of Raksha Bandhan trace back to the era of deities and divine beings. According to a popular legend, during a battle against the King Shishupal, Lord Krishna suffered a minor injury to his finger. In this moment, Draupadi bound a piece of cloth around Krishna’s wrist as a token of protection. Touched by her gesture, Krishna vowed to safeguard her.
In a parallel historical narrative from the medieval period, the festival gains significance through a brother’s solemn pledge to his sister. Rani Karnavati of Mewar, faced with an imminent threat from Bahadur Shah of Gujarat, resorted to sending a Rakhi to Emperor Humayun. This symbolic act of seeking assistance resonated deeply with Humayun, leading him to swiftly halt his military campaign and come to the aid of the queen, exemplifying the profound essence of the festival.
How to Celebrate Raksha bandhan?
Raksha Bandhan, a sacred festival observed in India, encompasses a meaningful practice referred to as the “pooja vidhi.” This ritual unfolds with having a pooja thali, featuring a diya (oil lamp), roli (vermilion powder), rice grains, sweets, and the Rakhi itself. Sisters initiate the ceremony by conducting an Aarti, gently rotating the thali in circular motions before their brothers, and adorning their foreheads with a tilak of roli. Later, they secure the Rakhi around their brothers’ wrists, accompanied by heartfelt prayers for their prosperity and well-being.
On the other side, brothers present gifts to their sisters, as a symbol of their affection and pledge to shield them from life’s challenges. The pooja vidhi cultivates a spiritual ambiance, strengthing the bond shared between siblings and marking the essence of Raksha Bandhan 2023 as a celebration of love and guardianship.
Rakshabandhan: Muhurat
In 2023, Raksha Bandhan will take place or August 30th, a Wednesday. The auspicious timing for tying Rakhi and engaging in the Raksha Bandhan observance will start after 9:01 pm, following the conclusion of the Bhadra phase.
- Raksha Bandhan Thread Ceremony Time – after 09:01 PM
- Raksha Bandhan Bhadra End Time – 09:01 PM
- Raksha Bandhan Bhadra Punchha – 05:30 PM to 06:31 PM
- Raksha Bandhan Bhadra Mukha – 06:31 PM to 08:11 PM
- Muhurat available after Pradosh only when Bhadra ends
- Purnima Tithi Begins – 10:58 AM on Aug 30, 2023
- Purnima Tithi Ends – 07:05 AM on Aug 31, 2023
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