The sacred festival of Raksha Bandhan, celebrating the bond between brothers and sisters, will be observed on August 19 this year. With the presence of the Shravan Nakshatra, it creates a special yoga called Sarvartha Siddhi. Monday, falling under the Shravan Nakshatra, is considered particularly auspicious.
Raksha Bandhan on Som Shravan Nakshatra forms various auspicious yogas. Along with Sarvartha Siddhi, there will also be Ravi Yoga on this day. Additionally, there will be relationships between the planets forming Kendra Trikona, which indicates stable prosperity and religious advancement. Therefore, this festival is particularly auspicious for brothers and sisters under the Som Shravan Nakshatra.
Precise Auspicious Timing (Raksha Bandhan 2024 Shubh Yog)
Typically, the festival coincides with the Bhadra period. This year, Bhadra will be present on Raksha Bandhan from morning until 1:26 PM. Therefore, tying the Rakhi after this time will be auspicious. According to astrologers, this time Bhadra will reside in Patal (the netherworld), so its impact will be minimal.
This year, Raksha Bandhan will be observed under the witness of the Moon in Capricorn. Various scriptures mention different beliefs regarding the Moon in Capricorn during the month of Shravan. In this context, the Moon in Capricorn with Bhadra residing in Patal is considered a wealth indicator. Starting any auspicious work on this day is deemed favorable, and some even inaugurate establishments on this day.
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Preparations Have Begun
With less than a fortnight remaining for Raksha Bandhan, preparations have begun in the city. Markets are getting decorated with stalls of Rakhis, and shopping has started. This year, markets are offering a wide variety of Rakhis. The shopping trend has already begun, and an increase in crowds is expected in the coming days. Pandit Jagdish Sharma from the Brahmashakti Jyotish Institute mentioned that several auspicious yogas will be present on Raksha Bandhan.