Raksha Bandhan 2021: Date, Auspicious time and other details

Raksha Bandhan is the beautiful occasion that celebrates the deep bond of love between siblings. This year it will be celebrated all over the country on August 22, Sunday. As per Hindu Panchang, ‘Rakhi’, the sacred thread symbolises protection tied on the right wrists of brothers by sisters. Dedicated to the bond between all brothers and sisters, Raksha Bandhan is an auspicious hindu festival that occurs on a full moon day (Purnima) during the Shravan month. 

History of Raksha Bandhan 

According to Hindu mythology, Draupadi had teared a piece of cloth from her saree and tied it around Lord Krishna’s injured finger when it bled. In an incident mentioned in Mahabharata, Krishna is said to have suffered an injury in his finger from his ‘sudarshan chakra’, accidentally after the Rajsuya Yagya before building Indraprastha. Draupadi’s selfless act of love and devotion overwhelmed Krishna and he promised to always protect her. 

Another story is of Humayun and the widowed Queen Karnavati of Chittor. It was said that when Bahadur Shah attacked Chittor, Karnavati wrote to Humayun to seek protection. She had sent a sacred thread along with the letter to Humayun. Humayun made Karnavati’s eldest son the king of Chittor once he reclaimed the city. Humayun did this out of love and gratitude for his deceased sister, Karnavati. 

Raksha Bandhan 2021, auspicious time

As reported by News18, auspicious time to celebrate Raksha Bandhan begins from 06.15 am and lasts upto 05.31 pm on August 22. It is believed that the best time to tie rakhi is during the ‘Aparahna’ or late afternoon. Aparahna (late afternoon) Time Raksha Bandhan Muhurat is from 01:42 pm to 04:18 pm.