Raksha Bandhan 2023: When Is Rakhi? August 30 or 31? Here's The Correct Date, Shubh Muhurat

If you too are wondering which is the correct date between August 30 and August 31 to celebrate Raksha Bandhan, you have landed on the right page. This year's Panchang chart left a lot of confusion about when we should be celebrating Raksha Bandhan this year. So, we thought of bringing you the correct answer.

When Is Raksha Bandhan 2023?

Raksha Bandhan is traditionally celebrated on the last day during the month of Sawan which is a Full Moon Day. This year, due to Bhadra Kaal (that time of the year when no auspicious work is done), many of us assumed that since there will be the shadow of Bhadra on August 30, we can celebrate Rakhi on the 31st.

In Hinduism, it is inauspicious to tie Rakhi during Bhadra Kaal. Rakhi should only be tied after Bhadra Kaal. In such a situation, our astro expert Sonia Malik suggests tying Rakhi on August 30 as it falls on the same day according to the Drik Panchang. However, it should be done during the shubh muhurat only.

When Is Rakhi Shubh Muhurat?

Raksha Bandhan Full Moon begins on August 30 at 10:58 am and ends on August 31 at 7:05 am. The shubh muhurat is before 10:58 am and after 9:01 pm on August 30. The auspicious time to tie Rakhi on August 31 is before 07:05 am.

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Raksha Bandhan Puja Vidhi

Raksha Bandhan's puja vidhi includes preparing a thali with a diya, vermillion powder, rice, and sweets. The puja begins with sisters performing aarti of their brothers with a lamp and applying vermillion on their foreheads. Next, they shower some rice on their head and fasten Rakhi around their wrist. Lastly, offer the brother something sweet. In exchange, brothers give gifts to their sisters and pledge to protect them from all harm.

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Legends Behind Raksha Bandhan

Raksha Bandhan celebrated the bond between siblings. On this day, brothers promise to protect their sisters and in return, sisters wish for their brother's long life by tying a rakhi on their wrist. There are many legends behind the most loved festivals celebrated in the country.

One legend suggests that when Lord Krishna hurt his index finger during the Mahabharata, Draupadi tore a piece of her saree and wrapped it around his finger to stop it from bleeding. That's when Lord Krishna took an oath to protect Draupadi's honour in future.

Another legend goes around the story of King Bali and Goddess Lakshmi. King Bali once gave everything to Lord Vishnu. Lord Vishnu was impressed with King Bali's devotion and he blessed him and vowed to protect him. Lord Vishnu then disguised himself as a gatekeeper and guarded Bali's palace. During this time, Lord Vishnu's wife, goddess Lakshmi missed her husband and she too went to King Bali. She disguised herself as a poor woman looking for shelter. King Bali welcomed her with a whole heart and promised to protect her. On the day of Shravana Purnima, goddess Lakshmi tied a red thread around his wrist. She in return asked King Bali to free Lord Vishnu who was disguised as the gatekeeper.