Raksha Bandhan, a pageant which celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters, is being celebrated throughout the nation immediately. (Consultant picture/Shutterstock)
Raksha Bandhan in Himachal and Haryana faces a problem and Rakhi rituals need to be restricted to solely two hours within the afternoon. Right here is why
Raksha Bandhan, a pageant which celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters, is being celebrated throughout the nation immediately. Celebrated yearly on the total moon day of Shukla Paksha within the month of Shravan, Raksha Bandhan is marked by the customized of sisters tying Rakhi on their brothers’ wrist symbolizing reside and safety.
Whereas preparations for Raksha Bandhan is in full swing with markets bustling with rakhis and sweets, the observance of Rakhi in Haryana and Himachal Pradesh faces an affect as a result of impact of Bhadra, an inauspicious time in keeping with Hindu beliefs. Therefore, siblings in these two states have to watch Rakhi inside a restricted time of solely two hours within the afternoon.
As per Drik Panchang, the total moon of Shravan began on August 19 at 3:04 am marking the beginning of Raksha Bandhan festivities. The total moon interval will final until 11:55 pm immediately.
Nonetheless, the presence of Bhadra from immediately morning has left its affect on the Rakhi rituals. It’s generally believed that no auspicious actions will be carried out throughout Bhadra kaal. Thus, the time for tying Rakhi will begin from 1:46 pm within the afternoon and can final until 4:19 pm, giving roughly a window of solely two hours for the ritual in Haryana and Himachal Pradesh.
