The festival of Rakshabandhan is considered a symbol of love, affection and trust between brothers and sisters. According to the Hindu calendar, Rakshabandhan is celebrated every year on the full moon date of Shravan month. This year the festival of Rakshabandhan will be celebrated on 28th August. The special thing is that this time there will be no influence of Bhadra on Rakshabandhan, hence sisters will be able to tie Rakhi on the wrists of their brothers at auspicious time throughout the day. Tying Rakhi is not only a family tradition, but it is also seen as a protection formula.
It is believed that tying the Raksha Sutra while chanting the mantra as per the rituals removes negativity from life and protects the person from troubles. This time a lunar eclipse is also taking place on the day of Rakshabandhan, but it will not be visible in India. Therefore, the sutak of eclipse will not be valid here and religious activities including worship can be done normally.
Importance of Raksha Sutra
The tradition of tying Rakhi on Rakshabandhan is not limited only to brothers and sisters. According to religious beliefs, a Guru can tie Rakshasutra to his disciple. Similarly, the wife can also tie Raksha Sutra on her husband’s wrist and pray for his happiness, health and safety. Raksha Sutra is also mentioned in mythology. It is believed that once during the battle of Devraj Indra, Shachi, wife of Devraj Indra, had tied Rakshasutra on his wrist. After this, Raksha Sutra started being associated with protection from trouble, auspiciousness and auspiciousness.
If you don’t have a brother then you can tie Rakhi to your favorite deity.
On Rakshabandhan, sisters tie Rakhi to their brothers, but those sisters who have a brother can offer Rakhi or Rakshasutra to their adored deity on the day of Rakshabandhan. Rakshasutra can be tied to Lord Ganesha, Lord Shiva, Shri Ram, Shri Krishna, Hanuman ji, Maa Durga or any deity you consider your favorite. While tying Rakhi to the presiding deity, one should pray for the happiness, prosperity, health and safety of oneself and the family. It is considered a medium to express reverence and faith in God. Not only women, men can also offer Rakshasutra to their loved ones.
While tying Rakshasutra, recite the mantra related to Raja Bali.
According to religious belief, reciting a special mantra while tying Rakhi is considered auspicious. This mantra is associated with King Bali and Lord Vishnu. This mantra can be chanted while tying Rakshasutra.
mantra
Yen Baddho Bali Raja Danavendro Mahabalah.
Ten Tvamanubhadhnami rakshe ma chal ma chal..
It is believed that by tying Raksha Sutra along with chanting this mantra, the feeling of protection becomes stronger. On the day of Rakshabandhan, after worshiping with devotion and rituals, tying Rakhi or Rakshasutra is considered auspicious.