2016 Raksha Bandhan Muhurat & Auspicious time: Know the Puja Vidhi and Mantras ‘Rakhi’ Bandhan Muhurat

We have the auspicious timings for Raksha Bandhan Muhurat & Auspicious time 2016!

Raksha Bandhan festival is celebrated on the Purnima of the Shravan month. This auspicious festival falls on 18th August, 2016 and this festival the most sacred occasion which is full of love, care and togetherness. Sisters tie rakhi on their brother’s wrist and even they promise to take care of her. Sisters perform aarti and brothers pamper them with some gifts. ALSO READ: Happy Raksha Bandhan Wishes 2016: Top 20 Quotes, Messages, Status, greetings & SMSes to wish Happy Rakhi!

This festival symbolizes that strong must protect the weaker person from all odds. The term Rakshabandhan means Raksha and Bandhan, which mean protection and tying the thread of love. This festival is well known for manifesting a strong bond between brothers and sisters. ALSO READ: Happy Raksha Bandhan Quotes 2016: 20 Latest whatsapp & Facebook status, Rakhi Wishes, messages & Greetings!

On this auspicious day, brother-sister tie rakhi and celebrate the bond of love with each other and also pamper each other. Families follow their traditional rituals and perform puja on this day. People also prepare lot of sweets which are an integral part of the occasion and is relished by everyone. ALSO READ: 2016 Raksha Bandhan, Rakhi gifts for Sisters: 7 Budget Gifts for Your sister

Here we have the auspicious timings for the Raksha Bandhan:

1. Raksha Bandhan Thread Ceremony Time = 06:24 to 14:56 (8 Hours 32 Mins)

Aparahan Time Raksha Bandhan Muhurat = 13:57 to 14:56 (0 Hours 58 Mins)

2. Raksha Bandhan Bhadra got over before Sunrise

Purnima Tithi begins at = 16:27 on 17th August, 2016
Purnima Tithi ends at = 14:56 on 18th August, 2016

Chant this divine mantra and tie rakhi to your brother:

1. Raksha Bandhan Mantra in English

Yena baddho balee raajaa daanavendro mahaabalah;
Tena twaam anubadhnaami rakshey maa chala maa chala!

2. Raksha Bandhan Mantra in Sanskrit

रक्षाबन्धन मन्त्रः
येन बद्धो वली राजा दानवेन्द्रो महाबलः ।
तेन त्वा प्रतिबध्नामि रक्षे माचल माचल ॥

This means, I tie you with the same raksha, by which the powerful demon king, King Bali was tied. O rakhi, you remain steadfast. As per the teachings of Bhavishyapuran, Rakshabandhan was primarily meant for kings.

Appropriate prayer by the brother on Raksha Bandhan day : On Raksha Bandhan day every brother should pray, ‘In addition to the protection of my sister let me make efforts for the protection of society, nation and Dharma.’