Raksha Bandhan 2023: Raksha Bandha, one of the major Hindu festivals is celebrated with great joy and enthusiasm across the country. It is a special festival that signifies the unbreakable bond between brothers and sisters. The festival of Raksha Bandhan is usually celebrated in the Shravan month during full moon day or Purnima day.

On this day, sisters tie a special thread known as ‘Rakhi’ on the wrists of their brothers, and in return, brothers promise to protect their sisters throughout life and shower them with gifts. Every year, there is major confusion regarding the date and timings of the celebrations of Raksha Bandhan. Will Rakhi be celebrated on August 30 or 31 this year? Whereas most of the people are celebrating Raksha Bandha today, which is on August 30, some of them will celebrate on August 31. So here we have mentioned all the details about when and what the perfect timing is to celebrate this auspicious day.

Raksha Bandhan 2023: Date And Timings

According to Drik Panchang, this year Raksha Bandhan will fall on August 30, 2023. The Purnima Tithi will begin at 10:58 AM on Aug 30, 2023, and end at 07:05 AM on Aug 31, 2023.

Raksha Bandhan Thread Ceremony Time - after 09:01 PM

Raksha Bandhan Bhadra End Time - 09:01 PM

Raksha Bandhan Bhadra Punchha - 05:30 PM to 06:31 PM

Raksha Bandhan Bhadra Mukha - 06:31 PM to 08:11 PM

Raksha Bandhan 2023: Significance

The occasion of Rakhi is celebrated to cherish the bond between brothers and sisters as there is no other bond as special as that of a brother and a sister. Members of the family gather together to celebrate the festival. Sisters pray for their brother's long life and safety, while brothers promise to protect their sisters from the difficulties of life.

What Is The Best Time To Tie Rakhi?

According to Drik Panchang, the best time to tie Rakhi on Raksha Bandhan is during Aparahna which is late afternoon according to the Hindu division of the day. If Aparahna time is not available then Pradosh time is also suitable to perform rituals related to Raksha Bandhan.

Raksha Bandhan 2023: Rituals

On the occasion of Raksha Bandhan, sisters wake up early in the morning and take a bath. During the auspicious time, sisters get ready and tie a sacred thread on the hand of their brother. Brothers in return give money or gifts to their sisters as a token of love and promise to protect them. Various delicacies are prepared to relish on this festival, and ghewar is the ideal sweet of Raksha Bandhan.