Raksha Bandhan 2018: Date and Timings 

When is Raksha Bandhan celebrated?

Raksha Bandhan is celebrated in the month of Shravana (Shravana Purnima) during full moon day which falls in the month of August.

Why is Raksha Bandhan celebrated?

The name Raksha Bandhan means “the bond of protection”. Raksha Bandhan is a famous Hindu festival, it is celebrated by most of the people belong to other communities with full enthusiasm. This festival especially celebrates the relationship between brothers and sisters. During the festival, sisters tie the sacred thread, called ‘Rakhi ‘on her brothers’ wrist. The brother in return promises to look after his sister and offers her a gift. It is said that the relation of this thread is unbreakable. As long as there is the movement of life and breath of life, a brother is determined for his sister and for her safety and happiness.

The Auspicious time to tie the sacred thread (Known as Rakhi) on Raksha Bandhan is during Aparahna which is late afternoon according to Hindu division of the day. If Aparahna time is not available then Pradosh time is also suitable to perform the Raksha Bandhan rituals.

Raksha Bandhan in 2018: (Date & Timings)

In 2018, Raksha Bandhan will be celebrated on August 26 (Sunday).

Find out here an auspicious time to tie Rakhi in Raksha Bandhan on 26 August are:

• Raksha Bandhan Thread Ceremony Time: 06:17 to 17:25
  Duration: 11 Hours 8 Mins
• Aparahan Time Raksha Bandhan Muhurat: 13:37 to 16:03
  Duration: 2 Hours 26 Mins

Prepare “Rakhi Puja Thali” on the day of Raksha Bandhan

On the day of Raksha Bandhan, sisters wear new clothes and prepare rakhi plate in the morning. Rakhi plate consists of Rakhi, Kumkum, Turmeric powder, consecrated rice, and sweet recipes.

After tying the rakhi to her brother, sister offers sweet recipes to her brother and seeks blessings from him. He blesses his sister for her healthy and wealthy life and presents a gift to her. In this way brother lifetime determination to safeguard his sister.

Don’t tie Rakhi in “Bhadra Era”

Rakhi Bandhan is an essential rule that Rakhi is not tied during the Bhadra era. One good thing this year is that Bhadra will end before sunrise.