Raksha Bandhan also referred to as the festival of Rakhi, is celebrated annually to mark the beautiful bond between brothers and sisters. The festival is celebrated in the month of Shravan - generally in August. This year, it falls on August 19.
Sisters pray for their brothers' health and prosperity on this day and tie rakhi, or thread, around their wrists. In addition, sisters apply tilaks on their brother's foreheads and exchange presents and sweets among themselves. Muhurat Time Raksha Bandhan 2024 Muhurat: Drik Panchang states that the thread ceremony would begin at 1:30 pm and will go on for seven hours and 48 minutes, ending at 9:08 pm on August 19.
History Raksha Bandhan , which means "safety" and "bond" in literal translation, honours the special relationship between siblings. Hindu mythology states that during the time of Mahabharat, Lord Krishna inadvertently cut his finger while using the Sudarshan chakra. Draupadi covered the wound with a piece of cloth.
Lord Krishna was touched by her deed and responded by promising to keep her safe from any harm. During the Chirharan incident, when the Kauravas tried to shame and dishonour Draupadi, Lord Krishna appeared and protected her from humiliation when no one else could. Wishes.
