Aaj Ka Panchang, August 19: Raksha Bandhan 2024 Shubh Muhurat Time to Tie Rakhi! – News18

AAJ KA PANCHANG, AUGUST 19, 2024: The Purnima Tithi of Shukla Paksha and Pratipada Tithi of Krishna Paksha are scheduled to occur on Monday, August 19, according to Drik Panchang. Both Shukla Purnima and Krishna Pratipada are considered highly auspicious for commencing important activities, as they fall within Shubh Muhurta timings.

This day marks the celebration of twelve festivals: Raksha Bandhan, Rakhi, Gayatri Jayanti, Fifth Shravan Somwar Vrat, Rigveda Upakarma, Yajurveda Upakarma, Narali Purnima, Hayagriva Jayanti, Sanskrit Diwas, Shravana Purnima Vrat, Shravana Purnima and Anvadhan.

Raksha Bandhan 2024: Shubh Muhurat To Tie Rakhi

Raksha Bandhan falls during the Shravana month on the full moon day or Purnima. On this day, sisters tie a rakhi on their brother’s wrists, and in response, brothers promise to protect their sisters. The Raksha Bandhan thread ceremony is performed between 1:30 PM and 9:08 PM. Meanwhile, the best time to tie the rakhi is during Aparahna, which is expected to take place from 1:43 PM to 4:20 PM. If Aparahna is not available, the Pradosh time is also suitable. It is scheduled to occur between 6:56 PM and 9:08 PM.

Always consider tithi and auspicious and inauspicious timings when performing any important event.

SUNRISE, SUNSET, MOONRISE, AND MOONSET ON AUGUST 19

The sun is expected to rise at 5:53 AM, while it is slated to set at 6:56 PM. Meanwhile, the moonrise is scheduled to take place at 6:56 PM and there is no moonset.

TITHI, NAKSHATRA, AND RASHI DETAILS FOR AUGUST 19

The Purnima Tithi is scheduled to persist until 11:55 PM, after which it will transition to Pratipada Tithi. The auspicious Shravana Nakshatra is predicted to be in effect until 8:10 AM, followed by Dhanishtha Nakshatra, which will last until 5:45 AM on August 20. Afterwards, it will be replaced by Shatabhisha Nakshatra. The moon is slated to be in Makara Rashi until 7:00 PM, after which it will move to Kumbha Rashi. Meanwhile, the sun is anticipated to occur in Simha Rashi.

SHUBH MUHURAT FOR AUGUST 19

Brahma Muhurta is predicted to take place from 4:25 AM to 5:09 AM, followed by the Pratah Sandhya Muhurta from 4:47 AM to 5:53 AM, and the Vijaya Muhurta from 2:35 PM to 3:27 PM. The Godhuli Muhurta is expected to take place from 6:56 PM to 7:18 PM, while the Ravi Yoga is anticipated to take place between 5:53 AM and 8:10 AM. The Sayahna Sandhya Muhurta is slated to take place from 6:56 PM to 8:02 PM. The Nishita Muhurta is scheduled to take place from 12:03 AM to 12:47 AM on August 20.

ASHUBH MUHURAT FOR AUGUST 19

The Rahu Kalam Muhurta is anticipated to occur from 7:30 AM to 9:08 AM, with the Yamaganda Muhurta from 10:46 AM to 12:24 PM, and the Gulikai Kalam Muhurta from 2:02 PM to 3:40 PM. The Dur Muhurtam is predicted to take place between 12:51 PM and 1:43 PM and again from 3:27 PM to 4:20 PM. The Baana Muhurta is expected to be in Agni until 10:47 PM. The Bhadra is scheduled to take place between 5:53 AM and 1:32 PM, while Panchaka is scheduled from 7:00 PM to 5:53 AM on August 20.