Raksha Bandhan will be celebrated on August 19.
According to Kashi astrologer Chakrapani Bhatt, the Rakhi should be kept for 24 hours on the wrist.
Raksha Bandhan is a traditional Hindu festival celebrated across the country. When a sister ties a Rakhi around her brother’s wrist, it portrays the well-being of the brother, protection, love and care in various relationships.
This year, Rakhi will be celebrated on Monday, August 19.
However, it is believed that the Bhadra period, Rahu kaal and Amavasya are inauspicious for Raksha Bandhan. To find the best time for untying Rakhi and also to find a suitable place, know the details from Kashi astrologer Chakrapani Bhatt.
Chakrapani Bhatt said that the best time to tie Rakhi is from 1:30 PM to 9:08 PM. However, he claimed that there is no auspicious time to tie Rakhi during the morning, because of the presence of Bhadra kaal in the morning.
He also explained that the festival of Raksha Bandhan is celebrated on the full moon day of the Hindu month of Sawan. According to Chakrapani Bhatt, the Rakhi should be kept for 24 hours on the wrist. The Rakhi can be opened and removed after a day. In some traditions, people keep the Rakhi tied from Raksha Bandhan until Janmashtami, after which they remove it.
There is no specific day or time mentioned in the scriptures for untying the Rakhi. For this reason, many people keep it tied for several days. However, the scriptures emphasise the importance of purity. Keeping the Rakhi tied for too long can make it impure, which is considered sinful.
After Sawan Purnima, Pitru Paksha begins from Bhadrapada Purnima. If the Rakhi is kept tied during this period, it can become impure. Impure objects are believed to generate negative energy. Therefore, it is recommended to remove the Rakhi after one day. Once the Rakhi is removed, it can be immersed in water, or it can be kept in a box or tied to a sacred tree, such as a Dev tree.
He also mentioned that on Raksha Bandhan, sisters should choose a Rakhi made from raw thread, silk, or similar materials, as these are considered more traditional and auspicious. Avoid using plastic Rakhis, and refrain from selecting Rakhis in brown or black colours. While gold and silver Rakhis have become popular, they may not be practical for everyone.
