Raksha Bandhan, a competition that celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters, is being celebrated throughout the nation immediately. (Representational picture/Shutterstock)
Raksha Bandhan in Himachal and Haryana faces a problem and Rakhi rituals need to be restricted to only two hours within the afternoon. This is why
Raksha Bandhan, a competition that celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters, is being celebrated throughout the nation immediately. Celebrated yearly on the complete moon day of Shukla Paksha within the month of Shravan, Raksha Bandhan is marked by the customized of sisters tying Rakhi on their brothers’ wrists, symbolizing life and safety.
Whereas preparations for Raksha Bandhan are in full swing with markets bustling with rakhis and sweets, the observance of Rakhi in Haryana and Himachal Pradesh is going through a success because of the impact of Bhadra, an inauspicious time as per Hindu beliefs. Subsequently, siblings in these two states have to look at Rakhi inside a restricted time of simply two hours within the afternoon.
Based on Drik Panchang, the Shravan full moon started on August 19 at 3:04 am, marking the start of Raksha Bandhan festivities. The complete moon interval will final until 11:55 pm immediately.
Nevertheless, the presence of Bhadra from this morning has left its affect on the Rakhi rituals. It’s generally believed that no auspicious actions might be performed throughout Bhadra kaal. Therefore, the time for tying Rakhi will begin from 1:46 pm and can final until 4:19 pm, giving roughly a window of simply two hours for the ritual in Haryana and Himachal Pradesh.
