Raksha Bandhan 2020: Rakhi thread ceremony auspicious time & mantra

Raksha Bandhan 2020

is an auspicious Hindu festival which will be celebrated on Monday, August 03 across the country. The auspicious time to tie the Rakhi (thread ceremony) starts at 09:28 AM and ends at 09:17 PM. The sisters can tie 'Rakhi' on the wrist of their brothers between 9.28 am to 9.17 pm. Raksha Bandhan holds a special place in everyone's heart. One of the most revered festivals in India, this Hindu-festival celebrates the special bond between brother and sister.


While tying the rakhi, sisters can recite following Rakshasutra mantra

Raksha Bandhan Mantra

or

Rakhi Mantra

Rakshasutra Mantra in Sanskrit

येन बद्धो बलि राजा, दानवेन्द्रो महाबलः |तेन त्वां मनुबध्नामि, रक्षंमाचल माचल ||

Rakshasutra Mantra in English
Yen Baddho Bali Raja Danavendro Mahabalah|
Ten Tvaamabhibadhnaami Rakshe Maachal Maachal||

Rakshasutra Mantra meaning

I tie you with the same Raksha thread which tied the most powerful, the king of courage, the king of demons, Bali. O Raksha (Raksha Sutra), please don't move and keep fixed throughout the year.

This year many may not be able to meet their siblings and other family members given the Covid-19 pandemic created crisis. Siblings might be away from each other due to the lockdown or social distancing norms.

Raksha Bandhan is celebrated in Shravana month during full moon day or Purnima day.

Raksha Bandhan Date & Time

• Raksha Bandhan Thread Ceremony Time - 09:28 AM to 09:17 PM
• Aparahna Time Raksha Bandhan Muhurat - 01:48 PM to 04:29 PM
• Pradosh Time Raksha Bandhan Muhurat - 07:10 PM to 09:17 PM
• Purnima Tithi Begins - 09:28 PM on Aug 02, 2020
• Purnima Tithi Ends - 09:28 PM on Aug 03, 2020