Raksha Bandhan 2022: History, Significance and Time

About Raksha Bandhan

We have celebrated Raksha Bandhan as an essential and auspicious festival for years. So many of us take a leave from work, drive to our sister’s place, and celebrate the festival with them. But, while everyone knows about what we do at the festival, do we know its historical significance? So, this Raksha Bandhan 2022, let’s dig deeper into our favourite festival.

Meaning

Talking about the literal meaning, Raksha means protection and safety, and Bandhan means bond. This festival is dedicated to and celebrates the relationship between brothers and sisters. On the morning of the festival, the sisters tie a holy thread on her brother’s wrist, known as the Rakhi. And she wishes for a happy, prosperous and healthy life. The brothers gift a token of love to their sisters. 

When is Raksha Bandhan 2022?

Every year, Raksha Bandhan falls on the full-moon day of the Hindu month of Shravana. So we will celebrate Raksha Bandhan this year on the 11th of August 2022.

Shubh Muhurat

The tying of the Rakhi should take place according to Shubh Muhurat. This year, astrologers have suggested that the Shubh Muhurat is from 06:07 AM to 05:59 PM. 

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Historical Relevance

The festival’s history is as auspicious as its celebration. So while we have a couple of stories that tell us about the festival’s origin, let’s shed some light on what are the stories prevalent in Hindu mythology. 

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Lord Krishna and Draupadi

It would be almost blasphemous to not start by mentioning the epic Mahabharata. Once when Lord Krishna had hurt himself, Draupadi (wife of the Pandavas) tore the side of her sari and tied it tightly to his wrist to stop the bleeding. Thus, after that, Lord Krishna promised to protect Draupadi, and they developed a bond of brother and sister. Helming that promise, Lord Krishna saved the integrity of his sister Draupadi at the time of cheerharan.

Humayun and Rani Karnvati

When the widowed Queen of Chittor, Rani Karnvati’s kingdom, was under attack by Bahadur Shah (Sultan of Gujarat), and she couldn’t do much to protect it, she sought the Mughal Emperor Humayun’s help. Thus, she sent the sacred thread of Rakhi to the Emperor. Humayun was touched by this heartfelt gesture and gathered his troops and marched toward Chittor to help his sister. Therefore, this festival also signifies unity and love between brothers and sisters. Moreover, it promotes the idea of togetherness and family love. This also strengthens the love between the two and helps them grow together. 

Significance

On the day of Raksha Bandhan, sisters dress up in beautiful attires and decorate the thali. Brothers also get ready early in the morning and prepare gifts for their sisters. Then, the sisters tie Rakhi on the wrist of their brothers and perform a little puja. Gifts are exchanged, sweets are given, and the entire environment is happy and blissful. The whole festival signifies and is symbolic of the sheer love, respect and adoration between the two. In the contemporary world, where people forget about their siblings and rarely talk or meet, Raksha Bandhan is the tether that connects them and brings them together. Therefore, celebrate the festival with your siblings with love and togetherness. 

We wish you a Happy Raksha Bandhan!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. When is Raksha Bandhan 2022?

We will celebrate Raksha Bandhan this year on the 11th of August 2022.

2. When is the Shubh Muhurat for celebrating Rakhi 2022?

Astrologers have suggested that the Shubh Muhurat for celebrating Rakhi is from 06:07 AM to 05:59 PM. 

3. How is Raksha Bandhan celebrated?

The festivals begin with the sisters dressing up in beautiful attires and decorating the thali. Brothers also get ready early in the morning and prepare gifts for their sisters. Then, the sisters tie Rakhi on the wrist of their brothers and perform a little puja. Gifts are exchanged, sweets are given, and the entire environment is happy and blissful.

4. How did Humayun help Rani Karnvati?

The widowed Queen of Chittor, Rani Karnvati’s kingdom, was under threat, and then Humayun helped her when she sent the sacred thread of Rakhi to the Emperor.

5. Why does Rakhi fall in monsoon?

Every year the festival of Rakhi falls during the rainy season. The monsoon brings change and paves the way for a new season. And Raksha Bandhan also stands true to that belief. 

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