“Marking the Sibling Bond: Raksha Bandhan Arrives on August 31, 2023, with Auspicious Rakhi Ceremony Timing on August 30-31. Caution Urged Against Bhadra Period for Celebrations.”
Sibling relationships are celebrated daily, but cultures worldwide have designated festivals to honor them. India’s upcoming Raksha Bandhan, observed on August 30 and 31, marks the cherished bond between brothers and sisters.
This year’s festival spans two days, leading to questions about the auspicious time for Rakhi tying. Raksha Bandhan, symbolizing love and happiness, will be celebrated despite these inquiries.
Raksha Bandhan 2023:
Auspicious Timing The festival occurs on August 30 and 31, with considerations regarding Bhadra Kaal, a period unsuitable for rituals. Despite this, Rakhi can be tied on these days. Bhadra Kaal concludes at 9:01 pm on August 30. After this, customs can be observed. The Raksha Bandhan Bhadra Mukha is from 6:31 pm to 8:11 pm, followed by the Raksha Bandhan Bhadra Poonch from 5:30 pm to 6:31 pm. The Poornima Tithi lasts from 10:58 am on August 30 to 7:05 am on August 31.
Raksha Bandhan’s Significance
Hindus hold Raksha Bandhan in high esteem, and it has roots in the Mahabharata. Legend has it that when Lord Krishna cut his finger, Draupadi bound it with cloth. This gesture led Lord Krishna to promise eternal protection. When Draupadi was humiliated by the Kauravas, he fulfilled this vow.
Raksha Bandhan Rituals
The Rakhi is symbolically powerful, representing sibling bonds. Married women partake in ceremonies at their parents’ homes. Traditions involve sisters performing aarti for their brothers, placing tilak on their foreheads, tying Rakhis on wrists, sharing sweets, and exchanging gifts. The festival reinforces a vow of protection and affection between siblings, and modern Rakhis symbolize this unique connection.”