Raksha Bandhan 2024: Raksha Bandhan is a popular Hindu festival. It is a traditional festival day meant for the special bond between brothers and sisters. Raksha Bandhan is also known as Rakhi. It is celebrated all over India, having other names in different states & communities. Rakhi will be celebrated in India on 19th August 2024, Monday. Raksha Bandhan involves many rituals and is culturally and historically significant.
In this article, we have talked about Raksha Bandhan, its date in 2024, Muhurat time, the significance Rakhi carries, its importance for various communities within India, various rituals associated with Rakhi, its different names, and how it is celebrated in different parts of India along with quotes on Raksha Bandhan that can be used for siblings.
Raksha Bandhan 2024
| Date |
Day |
Purnima Tithi Begins |
Purnima Tithi Ends |
Bhadra Begins |
Bhadra Ends |
Raksha Bandhan Muhurat |
| August 19, 2024 |
Monday |
03:04 AM |
11:55 PM |
08:56 AM |
01:30 PM |
01:30 PM to 08:56 PM |
| August 20, 2024 |
Tuesday |
11:55 PM |
08:52 AM |
01:30 PM |
04:18 PM |
04:18 PM to 08:52 AM |
Rakhi or Raksha Bandhan, a Hindu festival celebrates the relationship that brothers and sisters have. Rakhi this year, will be on 19th August 2024, Monday. It will be celebrated across India. When it comes to the terms, Raksha Bandhan- it is actually a Sanskrit word meaning bond, protection, obligation, or care. Rakhi is observed in the month of Shravana, on the last day of the Hindu Lunar calendar which usually is in August.
Rakhi being a monsoon festival, has a deeper meaning. The rainy season brings in new hopes, that is why the Shravan month is considered to be holy in which we celebrate the love between siblings.
Raksha Bandhan 2024 Date
As per the Hindu calendar, Raksha Bandhan will fall on the last day of the lunar calendar month of Shravan. In 2024, Raksha Bandhan (Rakhi) will be celebrated on 19th August i.e. Monday. It will be celebrated with enthusiasm by people of all cultures alike.
On account of Raksha Bandhan, all banks will remain closed on 19th August, 2024 i.e. Monday.
Raksha Bandhan 2024 Muhurat Time
Raksha Bandhan will be celebrated during the full moon day of the Shravana month. Best time to tie a Rakhi is during Aparahna or Pradosh time. Raksha Bandhan rituals should not be performed during Bhadra. One should wait for Bhadra before any auspicious work.
- Purnima Tithi Ends- 11:55 pm on 19th August, 2024
As per the Panchang, auspicious time for Raksha Bandhan on the full moon day of Shravan in 2024 is:
- Raksha Bandhan Anushthan Time: Afternoon 01:30 pm – Night 09:07 pm Duration: 7 hours and 38 minutes
- Aparahna Muhurta for Raksha Bandhan: Afternoon 01:42 pm – Evening 04:19 pm, Duration: 2 hours and 37 minutes
- Muhurta for Raksha Bandhan during Pradosh Kaal: Evening 06:56 pm – Night 09:07 pm Duration: 2 hours and 11 minutes
It’s advised to not tie the Rakhi during the Bhadra period, as it is believed to be inauspicious.
Bhadra Kaal timings for Raksha Bandhan in 2024
- Raksha Bandhan Bhadra Anta Samay: Afternoon 01:30 pm
- Raksha Bandhan Bhadra Purna: Morning 09:51 am – Morning 10:53 am
- Raksha Bandhan Bhadra Mukh: Morning 10:53 am – Afternoon 12:37 pm
It is advised not to tie the Rakhi during the Bhadra Kaal as it is considered to be inauspicious.
Significance of Raksha Bandhan
The term ‘Raksha Bandhan’ means ‘protection’ in Sanskrit. Although the festival is associated with many rituals in different regions of India, all of them involve tying of a thread. Sisters tie a thread on her brother’s wrist, praying for their good health and prosperous life in return of which the brother promises to protect her. The brother gifts the sister once the Rakhi is tied.
The festival of Raksha Bandhan has been celebrated since ancient times. Earliest reference to Rakhi can be found in stories related to Alexander the Great and in many Hindu scriptures which highlight the rich cultural significance.
When it comes to Indian mythology, we see how in Mahabharat, Krishna and Draupadi, were very good friends. It is said that, Draupadi tore a piece of her sari to bandage Krishna’s wound when he injured his finger in the battle. Krishna promises to repay her kindness which came in when he provided her with cloth & protected her while she was being disrobed by the Kauravas.
It is also said that she tied a Rakhi to Krishna before he left for the great war. Also Kunti, the mother of the Pandavas, is said to have tied a Rakhi to her grandson Abhimanyu before he went for the battle, as a sign of blessing & protection.
Importance of Raksha Bandhan
Celebrated in different communities across India, Rakhi has a special significance for people such as:
- For farmers, Raksha Bandhan is considered to be auspicious as it falls in the month of Shravan, that is an ideal harvesting season reliant on rainwater.
- Even amongst the fishing community, Rakhi holds a lot of value as their main source of livelihood is reliant on the sea. How the monsoon season in which Rakhi falls adversely affects the fish & sea water.
Rituals of Raksha Bandhan
The festival of Rakhi or Raksha Bandhan not only has historical, but also socio-cultural significance. It begins with the ceremonial practice, ‘pooja vidhi’ in which a pooja thali is kept in which there is an oil lamp (diya), vermilion powder (roli), grains of rice, sweets, and rakhi. It starts with the sister conducting an Aarti, by gently waving the lamp in circular motions in front of her brother and applying a tilak with roli and then tying the Rakhi on his wrist.
After which, the siblings feed each other sweets & the sister is gifted by her brother. their foreheads with a tilak of roli. Sisters tie Rakhi, praying for her brother’s health & good fortune while the brother promises to protect her in return.
Celebration of Rakhi in India
The festival of Raksha Bandhan has socio-cultural significance. Fostering broader cultural values, embodying unity, Rakhi is celebrated beyond the boundaries of religion and region. It carries a lot of significance in India:
- In West Bengal, Rakhi is popularly known as Jhulan Purnima. People worship Lord Krishna and Radha. Sisters pray for the long lives of their brothers & wish for his health & good fortune while tying rakhi to their brothers.
- In Maharashtra, the Koli community celebrate Raksha Bandhan as Narali Pournima, the coconut day festival in which people offer coconuts to Lord Varuna, the Hindu God of the Sea to seek his blessings. While, brothers & sisters celebrate Raksha Bandhan.
- Within the Rajasthani and Marwari societies, a ‘Lumba Rakhi’ is tied onto the bangle of the brother’s spouse. This is done as it is believed that without the wife’s involvement, the ceremony is incomplete as she is the brother’s partner. She is also held responsible for the sister’s well-being as well.
- In many places, people fly kites on the day of Rakhi. In many regions of North India, married daughters visit their maternal homes or some brothers visit their married sisters with sweets.
- In Nepal, Rakhi is popularly known as Janai Purnima or Rishitarpani and is celebrated with a holy thread ceremony. In some regions of Nepal, girls and women tie the rakhi around their brothers’ wrists while Hindu males alter the thread they wear around their chests (janai).
- In Odisha, Raksha Bandhan is known as Rakhi Purnima & Gamha Purnima. The event of Gamha Purnima, occurs on the same day as Lord Balabhadra’s birthday and is observed by farmers in Odisha who tie rakhis to their livestock.
Quotes on Raksha Bandhan
Certain quotes that can be used for celebrating Rakhi are given below:
Quotes on Raksha Bandhan for Sister
On Rakhi, certain quotes that can be used for sisters are as such:
I cherish our relationship more than anything else in the world, and I promise to always be there for you, no matter what. I love you from the bottom of my heart, and I pray that all your dreams and aspirations come true. Happy Raksha Bandhan sister.
May this Raksha Bandhan be the beginning of a beautiful journey for you, filled with happiness and success. You deserve nothing less than the best in life, dear sister. I pray that all your dreams come true. Wishing you a very Happy Raksha Bandhan!
May our bond of love continue to grow stronger with each passing year. You are the best thing that has ever happened to me, and I cherish our relationship more than anything else in the world. Wishing you a very Happy Raksha Bandhan, dear sister!
May this Raksha Bandhan be the beginning of a beautiful journey for you, filled with happiness and success. You deserve nothing less than the best in life, dear sister. I pray that all your dreams come true. Wishing you a very Happy Raksha Bandhan!
On this Raksha Bandhan, let us celebrate our unique relationship and cherish the wonderful moments we have spent together. You are the best thing that has ever happened to me.
Quotes on Raksha Bandhan for Brother
On Rakhi, certain quotes that can be used for brothers are as such:
I hope our bond only continues to grow stronger with each passing year. To my dearest brother, Happy Raksha Bandhan! May this Raksha Bandhan be a special one for you, filled with all the joys and happiness in the world. You deserve nothing but the best, dear brother. Wishing you a very Happy Raksha Bandhan!
To my dearest brother, I don’t know where I would be without you. You’ve always been there for me, through thick and thin. I can’t imagine my life without you by my side. On this Raksha Bandhan, I want to let you know how much I love and appreciate you. Wishing you a very Happy Raksha Bandhan!
I hope our bond only continues to grow stronger with each passing year. To my dearest brother, Happy Raksha Bandhan! May this Raksha Bandhan be a special one for you, filled with all the joys and happiness in the world. You deserve nothing but the best, dear brother. Wishing you a very Happy Raksha Bandhan!
I am so grateful to have you as my brother, and I will always cherish our bond. To my wonderful brother, I hope you know how much you mean to me. You’re not just my brother, but my best friend and confidante. I am so lucky to have you in my life, and I promise to always be there for you. Wishing you a very Happy Raksha Bandhan!
On this Raksha Bandhan, I want to thank you for everything you’ve done for me. You’re always my hero, and I look up to you in everything. Thanks for always being by my side, dear brother. Wishing you a very Happy Raksha Bandhan!
Conclusion
Having historical, social and cultural significance, a popular festival in India which is celebrated with a lot of joy is Raksha Bandhan. It is popularly known as Rakhi & by many other names in various parts of India. It carries a specific meaning for various communities in India. In 2024, Rakhi will be celebrated in India on 19th August 2024. Held in August or the month of Shravan as per the Hindu Lunar calendar which is considered to be auspicious as it is the monsoon time, Rakhi celebrates the beginning of new hope & the undying love & strong bond between a brother and a sister.
Sisters tie Rakhi, praying for her brother’s health & good fortune while the brother promises to protect her in return. Going beyond biological relationships, Rakhi brings people of all genders, religions, and ethnic backgrounds together who celebrate various forms of platonic love.
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FAQs on Raksha Bandhan 2024
When is Raksha Bandhan in 2024?
In 2024, Raksha Bandhan will be celebrated on 19th August 2024.
What is the story behind Rakhi?
When it comes to Indian mythology, we see how in Mahabharat, Krishna and Draupadi, were very good friends. It is said that, Draupadi tore a piece of her sari to bandage Krishna’s wound when he injured his finger in the battle. Krishna promises to repay her kindness which came in when he provided her with cloth & protected her while she was being disrobed by the Kauravas.
It is also said that she tied a Rakhi to Krishna before he left for the great war. Also Kunti, the mother of the Pandavas, is said to have tied a Rakhi to her grandson Abhimanyu before he went for the battle, as a sign of blessing & protection.
Why is Rakhi not tied at night?
Rakhi is not tied at Bhadrakal or at night as in Hinduism it is not auspicious to perform a ritual after sunset.
Is it a bank holiday on Raksha Bandhan?
Yes, Raksha Bandhan in 2024 is a bank holiday and all banks will be closed on 19th August, 2024 all across India.
What is the importance of Rakhi?
Raksha Bandhan popularly known as Rakhi is an important Hindu festival having a lot of historical & cultural significance in which the special bond between brothers and sisters is celebrated. Sisters tie a thread on her brother’s wrist, praying for their good health and prosperous life in return of which the brother promises to protect her.
Is Raksha Bandhan celebrated only in India?
Raksha Bandhan is mostly celebrated in India, but is also observed in other parts of the world owing to the huge Indian diaspora.
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