Raksha Bandhan is also known as Rakhi Purnima, celebrated in Shravana month during full moon day or Purnima day. As per the Georgian calendar, it falls in the month of August every year. Read on to know the Raksha Bandhan or Rakhi 2021 date, timing, and how to celebrate.
Raksha Bandhan 2021: Date and tithi
As per drikpanchang.com, this year, Raksha Bandhan falls on Sunday, August 22, 2021. The Purnima Tithi begins at 19:00 on Aug 21, 2021, and ends at 17:31 on Aug 22, 2021.
Raksha Bandhan 2021: How it is celebrated?
On this day, sisters apply tilak to the brother's forehead and tie a sacred thread 'Rakhi' on their wrist as a mark of affection and pray for his long life. The brothers, in return, offer gifts and promise to protect her all their lives. However, the day is celebrated all across the country, and also in Nepal. According to legends, the origin of the Raksha Bandhan can be traced back to the day Lord Krishna was flying a kite and cut his finger.
At that time Draupadi, the wife of Pandavas, was so distressed to see him hurt that she tore a piece of cloth and tied it to his bleeding finger. Krishna was deeply moved by this gesture and promised to take for her from evil. Krishna accepted it as 'Raksha Sutra' and when the Kauravas attempted to dishonour her. With Krishna's blessings, Draupadi's sari became endless when Dushasana tried disrobing her. This is how Shri Krishna saved Panchali just like a brother protects a sister from all evils.
source - https://www.indiatoday.in/information/story/raksha-bandhan-in-august-2021-check-out-rakhi-date-and-other-relevant-details-1813528-2021-06-11
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