Why are we celebrating Rakhi on two days this year?
This year, Raksha Bandhan falls on two days, August 30 and 31. Learn why we celebrate Rakhi on two days.
The Raksha Bandhan celebration is just around the corner. It commemorates the unbreakable link connecting brothers and sisters by tying Rakhi on the hands of your siblings. Rakhi is celebrated on the Poornima Tithi (full moon day) of the Shukla Paksha of Shravan Maas (Sawan month) every year. This year, however, there is some confusion about the exact date of the fortunate celebration. People are unsure if Raksha Bandhan falls on August 30 or 31, or whether it can be celebrated and enjoyed on both days. Continue reading to clear up any misconceptions.
Why are we celebrating Raksha Bandhan 2023 on two days?
This 2023, Bhadra Kaal and the full moon dates coincide, causing confusion between the two. Poornima tithe begins on August 30 at 10:58 a.m. and ends on August 31 at 7:05 a.m., according to Drik Panchang. Meanwhile, Bhadra Poonch will last from 5:30 pm to 6:31 pm on Raksha Bandhan, while Bhadra Mukha will begin at 6:31 pm and end at 8:11 pm. Bhadra Kaal will come to an end at 9:01 p.m.
According to religious beliefs, the Shravan Purnima date and afternoon hours are the most auspicious for completing Raksha Bandhan rites. Positive acts, on the other hand, are deemed unlucky during the Bhadra era. People are perplexed about when to execute the rites because Bhadra time overlaps with Poornima Tithi and the afternoon hour. As a result, after 9:01 p.m. is the perfect time to tie Rakhi. However, many people believe that practicing Raksha Bandhan rites at night is wrong. So, you can tie Rakhi on August 30 (after 9:01 p.m.) or August 31.
Meanwhile, Hindu custom has sisters tie Rakhi on their brothers’ wrists and wish them an enriching and fulfilling life. In exchange, brothers swear to protect their sisters from harm, to love them wholeheartedly, and to provide them presents. However, in recent years, brothers have begun to tie Rakhi on their sisters’ wrists. Sisters can also participate in all of the customs.
Raksha Bandhan 2023:
Raksha Bandhan is a time of delight, gift-giving, and beloved customs as siblings celebrate their unbreakable relationship.
Raksha Bandhan, regarded as one of the most important Indian celebrations, commemorates the enduring relationship between siblings. This festival, which is traditionally commemorated on the full moon day of the Hindu month of Shravana, focuses on the symbolic tying of a holy thread, known as a Rakhi, by a sister onto her brother’s forearm. The rakhi represents the sister’s affection and prayers for the well-being of her brother, while the brother swears to protect and assist his sister throughout their lives. The festival of Raksha Bandhan is a time of delight, gift-giving, and beloved customs as siblings celebrate their unbreakable relationship.
Raksha Bandhan emphasizes the greater concept of brotherhood and safeguarding, as individuals tie Rakhis to the people they believe to be part of their extended family. The celebration is culturally and emotionally significant, strengthening the bond connecting brothers and sisters and developing a sense of family unity and love.
How to celebrate Raksha Bandhan when your Siblings Stay far from you?
Celebrating Raksha Bandhan despite distance is still heartwarming. Start by sending a beautifully adorned Rakhi, accompanied by a heartfelt letter expressing your love and memories. Video calls can bridge the physical gap; you can tie the Rakhi virtually while sharing stories. Organize a surprise delivery of his favorite sweets or gifts. Engage in online games or activities to relive childhood moments. A collaborative playlist or movie night can evoke shared nostalgia. Distance can’t deter the bond – use technology to make the day special, creating lasting memories and reaffirming the unbreakable connection between siblings.
How to Celebrate Raksha Bandhan When You Don’t Have a Brother?
- Gather Cousins and close companions to Celebrate: Raksha Bandhan can be used to celebrate the tie between close relatives and friends. You can show your thanks for having them in your life and your best wishes for their security, happiness, and love by wrapping a rakhi around their wrists.
- Make it a Sisterhood Celebration: Share Rakhis as an expression of your closeness with your sisters, female acquaintances, or cousins. You can even have a good time crafting DIY Rakhis with your friends.
- Observe Traditional Rituals: Tie a rakhi around an idol of God as a sign of devotion and supplication for heavenly protection. You can also tie Rakhis to plants or trees to show respect for nature, as trees provide many important resources and are venerated as protectors in many cultures.
Because the celebration is only a few days away, we’ve compiled a collection of images for our readers to enjoy and share with their siblings on Raksha Bandhan.
Quotes on Raksha Bandhan:
1.”Raksha Bandhan: A thread of love that binds siblings’ hearts, transcending distance and time.”
2.”In the tapestry of life, a sibling’s bond tied with a Rakhi thread is a thread that never fades.”
3.”On Raksha Bandhan, we celebrate not just a thread, but the unbreakable ties of affection and protection.”
4.”The beauty of Rakhi lies in its simplicity – a thread that speaks volumes of the cherished bond between brothers and sisters.”
5.”Raksha Bandhan reminds us that the threads of love we share with our siblings are stronger than any challenges life may bring.”
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Written by: Anshika Patra
