Raksha Bandhan 2024: Rakhi history, significance, celebrations, city-wise shubh muhurat and all you need to know

Raksha Bandhan 2024: Hindus are celebrating Rakhi on August 19. Know its history, city-wise shubh muhurat, significance, and celebrations.

Updated on: Aug 18, 2024, 11:01:29 IST

By Krishna Priya Pallavi, New Delhi

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Raksha Bandhan 2024: The Hindu festival of Raksha Bandhan is celebrated with pomp every year. It falls on the Poornima Tithi (full moon day) of Shravan Maas (Sawan month). It honours the everlasting and special bonds shared between siblings. Know the history, city-wise shubh muhurat, significance, celebration, and more about this festival.

Raksha Bandhan 2024: Before celebrating Rakhi with your siblings, know its history, significance, celebrations, and city-wise shubh muhurat. (Freepik)

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Raksha Bandhan 2024: When is Rakhi? City-wise shubh muhurat

Raksha Bandhan 2024: The auspicious Hindu festival of Rakhi celebrates the bond between siblings. (File photo)

Rakhi or Raksha Bandhan falls on Monday, August 19. Tying Rakhi on your sibling's wrist during the shubh muhurat is considered auspicious. Find out the citywise shubh muhurat to perform Rakhi rituals below.

New Delhi - 1:30 pm to 9:08 pm

Pune - 1:30 pm to 9:14 pm

Chennai - 1:30 pm to 8:46 pm

Kolkata - 1:30 pm to 8:19 pm

Hyderabad - 1:30 pm to 8:55 pm

Ahmedabad - 1:30 pm to 9:22 pm

Noida - 1:30 pm to 9:07 pm

Jaipur - 1:30 pm to 9:12 pm

Mumbai - 1:30 pm to 9:19 pm

Gurgaon - 1:30 pm to 9:08 pm

Bengaluru - 1:30 pm to 8:56 pm

Chandigarh - 1:30 pm to 9:11 pm

Raksha Bandhan 2024: History and significance

One of the legends associated with Raksha Bandhan originates from the Hindu epic Mahabharata. According to the mythology, Lord Krishna once accidentally cut his find on the Sudarshan Chakra. Seeing him injured, Draupadi tore a piece of cloth from her saree and tied it to stop the bleeding. Touched by her gesture, Lord Krishna promised to protect Draupadi forever. He fulfilled the promise when Draupadi faced public humiliation in the royal court of Hastinapur when the Kauravas tried to disrobe her.

Raksha Bandhan 2024: Rakhi falls on the Poornima Tithi (full moon day) of Shravan Maas (Sawan month). (File photo)

Another legend connects the festival's origin to Goddess Indrani and Lord Indra. According to Drik Panchang, the story narrates the power of sacred thread. Lord Indra was challenged by demons and was unable to match their strength. When he was leaving for battle, Goddes Indrani tied a sacred pouch, known as Raksha Potali, on Lord Indra's hand, which resulted in his victory over demons.

Raksha Bandhan holds a lot of significance for Hindus. It honours the bond between siblings. Additionally, the festival serves as an occasion for married women to return to their parent's home for the ceremony.

Raksha Bandhan 2024 Celebrations: How to celebrate Rakhi?

During Raksha Bandhan, sisters tie a sacred thread (Rakhi) on their brother's hands and perform rituals like aarti and tilak ceremony. Meanwhile, to honour their sister's love and affection for them, the brothers promise to protect them from all troubles. Nowadays, even brothers tie Rakhi on their sister's wrists, and sisters also perform the ritual among each other. In the modern context, exchanging presents has also become a part of the ritual. Siblings pamper each other with gifts and meaningful surprises. You can celebrate Rakhi by taking your sibling on a trip, cooking for them, planning a movie binge-watch session, and more.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Krishna Pallavi Priya
Krishna Priya Pallavi is a journalist with over 9 years of experience, covering health, fashion, pop culture, travel, wellness, entertainment, festivals, mental health, art, decor, fitness, and sex and relationships. She is an alumna of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), Dhenkanal, and holds an undergraduate degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi. Her strong academic foundation informs her analytical and detail-oriented approach to storytelling, helping her uncover stories where none seem to exist. Before joining Hindustan Times, Pallavi worked with some of India’s leading media organisations. She spent close to three years at India Today, where she honed her newsroom skills and developed a sharp editorial sensibility. She also worked for over a year and a half at Vagabomb, ScoopWhoop’s feminist digital platform, where she explored stories through a gender-sensitive, socially aware lens. Pallavi has a deep interest in global fashion trends and international fashion seasons, and enjoys interviewing celebrities and tracking pop culture movements—interests that frequently translate into engaging, reader-friendly stories. Alongside lifestyle and entertainment, she has a keen eye for impactful health and wellness journalism, regularly interacting with doctors, designers, and digital content creators to bring nuance and credibility to her work. Born and raised in Haryana, Pallavi remains deeply connected to her ancestral roots in Odisha. Her ability to spot fresh angles brings curiosity and depth to stories she pursues. When not chasing deadlines, she enjoys spending time with her dog, planning her next vacation, reading, running new trails, and discovering new destinations.Read More

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