Rakhi or Raksha Bandhan is an auspicious occasion, cherishing the joyful bond between siblings. The day celebrates the waggish relation where you can ask for a kidney, but not for the remote. As we already know, on this special day, sisters tie the holy thread around their brother’s wrists, symbolizing their lifelong commitment. In return, the brothers vow to protect her throughout her life and bless her by presenting a gift as a token of their tenderness. The festival calls for laughter, emotions, memories, and some mischievousness of course! Besides sibling love, the day represents the importance of fostering pleasant relationships and unity among families.
Although in order to receive the best of Raksha Bandhan blessings, it’s beneficial to tie the rakhi in a shubh muhurat and cherish the festival accordingly. Besides, it’s also important to tie the rakhi the way it is intended. To help you out, here’s a little assistance.
When To Tie Rakhi 2023?
Raksha Bandhan is celebrated every year on the full moon day (Purnima) of the Hindu Shravan month. It is important to celebrate the occasion in a shubh muhurat as the Indian festival is observed according to the movement of celestial bodies.
According to the Hindu calendar, this year the festival of Raksha Bandhan will fall on 30 August 2023. In addition to this, the Purnima muhurat will start at 10:58 AM and end at 07:05 AM on August 31.
However, the astrologers advise NOT to perform any Raksha Bandhan rituals during the Bhadra period since it is unfortunate. In fact, there’s a popular belief that by doing any auspicious work in the Bhadra period, you invite the chances of bad happening. On 30 August 2023, the Bhadra Kaal will begin at 10:58 AM and end at 09:01 PM on the same day.
Therefore, according to astrology, the shubh muhurat for Rakhi 2023 will begin at 09:01 PM on 30 August 2023 and end at 07:05 am on August 31. This is exactly when you can tie the holy thread to nourish your sibling relationship.
On Which Hand Should We Tie Rakhi?
If you are also always confused about which hand to tie the rakhi, let us clear your confusion once and for all. The sacred thread is always tied on the RIGHT HAND of the brother’s wrist. Do you wonder why? The reason being the right hand is more auspicious in Hindi culture than the left hand. Moreover, the right hand is the controller of mind and body, showing us the right way.
Besides, there are some scientific reasons as well. As per Ayurveda, the right-hand monitors the Kapha (earth & water), Pitta (fire & water), and Vata (space & air) doshas. These dynamic energies work together for a person’s thoughts, environment, emotions, and actions. Accordingly, these elements start to work together when a sister ties the holy thread to her brother’s right hand, resulting in his happiness, prosperity, and well-being.
How To Tie Rakhi?
Before beginning with the traditions and tying the rakhi, make sure your hands are clean for obvious reasons. Remember to pick out Indian attire and prepare your traditional rakhi thali. You can purchase a ready-made plate from the market or make your own. To customize your thali, pick one from your home. You have to start by drawing the Swastika using Turmeric Powder or Sindoor. Thereafter, make sure that your thali has a little quantity of Raw Rice, Sindoor for teeka, Gangajal, Sweets, and of course, a beautiful rakhi.
How To Tie The Rakhi Knot?
To tie a perfect Rakhi, remember the knot should not be too uncomfortably tight or too loose to fall off. Needless to say, you want your brother never to take the Rakhi off unless it unties itself. For this to happen, tie the rakhi while maintaining a firm, gentle, and loving touch. You can tie the first knot simply and gently, while the doubling should be strong enough to never come off.
How To Tie Lumba Rakhi?
Lumba rakhi are the ones that we tie to our sister-in-law. They hold the same significance as regular rakhi. However, the appearance and size are different. It is a fancy piece that perfectly matches the temperaments of ladies with shiny stones, sparkles, and sequins.
How to tie Lumba Rakhi is always a genuine question it doesn’t have the same ends of threads like rakhi for brothers. To answer your question, the Latkan of Lumba Rakhi is tied to the bangle or kada of your sister-in-law. However, before tying it to your bhabhi, ensure that the knot starts a few centimeters above the thread’s starting point as Lumba rakhi should move with the movement of hands.
