Raksha Bandhan is a joyous occasion to celebrate and honour the bond of brothers and sisters. On this day of faith and belief, sisters tie a sacred thread called rakhi on the wrists of their brothers. The time and hour to tie the rakhi is also crucial as it is important to perform auspicious activities only during opportune time or shubh muhurat.
Here’s everything you need to know about the right time, date, and shubh muhurat to tie rakhi on Raksha Bandhan 2023.
Date of Raksha Bandhan 2023
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According to the Hindu Calendar, Raksha Bandhan falls on the last day of the month of Saawan. It is celebrated on the full moon day of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Saawan. There is a minor debate regarding the date of Raksha Bandhan 2023. The question is if Raksha Bandhan 2023 should be celebrated on August 30 or 31.
The answer is it can be celebrated on both the days but within specific hours as dictated by the shubh muhurat.
Muhurat to tie rakhi on Raksha Bandhan 2023
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According to Drik Panchang, Raksha Bandhan 2023 falls on August 30 this year. However, due to Bhadra Kaal. Bhadra Kaal is an ominous period during which Hindus practise avoiding auspicious activities.
So this year, the muhurat to tie rakhi on Raksha Bandhan falls on both the days – August 30 as well as 31. However, there is a time-constraint due to the presence of Bhadra Kaal on August 30. If you won’t be able to celebrate Raksha Bandhan on August 30, you can tie rakhi on August 31, but only before 7:05 AM.
Time to tie rakhi on Raksha Bandhan 2023
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This year, Raksha Bandhan falls on a Wednesday. The auspicious period for the rakhi ceremony will start only after 9:01 pm, since Bhadra Kaal ends at this time.
This carefully chosen time is entrenched in the belief that it aligns with cosmic forces more conducive and positive outcomes of our actions and beliefs.
To sum up the muhurat and time of Raksha Bandhan 2023:
• The time for thread ceremony on Raksha Bandhan: After 09:01 PM
• The time when Bhadra Kaal ends on Raksha Bandhan: 09:01 PM
• Raksha Bandhan Bhadra Poonchh (tail): 05:30 PM to 06:31 PM
• Raksha Bandhan Bhadra Mukha (prime): 06:31 PM to 08:11 PM
The schedule to celebrate Raksha Bandhan highlights the importance of traditions and deep cosmic energies that affect our endeavours. Thus, to enhance the positive outcome and influence of cementing your bond with your sibling, adhere to the time and muhurat of Raksha Bandhan.
By following these time-adhered practices for auspicious festivals, we not only honour traditions but also respect the intricate influences celestial vibrations and rhythms have on our personal lives.
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