Raksha Bandhan 2023: Raksha Bandhan is one of the most popular festivals of the Hindu community and is observed as the day to honour the relationship between a brother and sister. In English, ‘Raksha Bandhan‘ translates to ‘the bond of protection, obligation or care’. According to the Hindu calendar, Raksha Bandhan falls on the last day of the lunar calendar month of Shravan. In 2023, Raksha Bandhan (Rakhi) will be celebrated on 30th August (Wednesday).
Raksha Bandhan 2023 Date and Muhrat Timing For Rakhi
Raksha Bandhan is celebrated every year with enthusiasm by people of all cultures alike. Raksha Bandhan 2023 date is 30th August, Wednesday. The Muhrat or the auspicious beginning of this year’s Raksha Bandhan is between 9:28 to 21:14 on the 11th August 2023. This beginning is for 12 hours. Either people can celebrate this festival on August 30, 2023 after 09:00 PM or tie Rakhi next day early morning i.e., on August 31, 2023 before 07:05 AM.
- Raksha Bandhan Thread Ceremony Time – after 09:01 PM
- Raksha Bandhan Bhadra End Time – 09:01 PM
- Raksha Bandhan Bhadra Punchha – 05:30 PM to 06:31 PM
- Raksha Bandhan Bhadra Mukha – 06:31 PM to 08:11 PM
- Muhurat available after Pradosh only when Bhadra ends
- Purnima Tithi Begins – 10:58 AM on Aug 30, 2023
- Purnima Tithi Ends – 07:05 AM on Aug 31, 2023
