State of Doubt Regarding Raksha Bandhan
- Raksha Bandhan, the festival celebrating the bond between brothers and sisters, is causing uncertainty this year.
- Due to the full moon of the month of Sawan falling on two consecutive days, Raksha Bandhan is being celebrated on both August 30 and 31.
- Pandit Gangadhar Mishra of Ved Vidyapeeth Gurudham in Bounsi stated that the auspicious time for Raksha Bandhan is from 9 pm on August 30 to 7:45 am on August 31, coinciding with the full moon.
- Rise-set belief suggests that the festival will be celebrated throughout the day on August 31, but it is considered more auspicious if sisters tie the Rakhi to their brothers before 7:45 am on that day.
Festive Atmosphere for Raksha Bandhan
More than one hundred shops in the market have adorned themselves with Rakhis for the festival of Raksha Bandhan.
Temporary Rakhi specials have been set up in various shops, creating a vibrant festive atmosphere in the market.
Girls and women are flocking to the Rakhi shops, with prices ranging from ten rupees to three hundred rupees.
High Demand for Kolkata’s Rakhi
Shops selling Rakhis are staying open late into the night, especially in areas like Dame Road, Gandhi Chowk, Marwari Tola, Thana Road, Dumka Road, and others.
A Muslim businessman has even set up a Rakhi special shop in Marwari Tola, Dame Road.
Marwari Tola’s chief, Munna, mentioned that attractive Rakhis have been imported from Kolkata for the occasion, and sisters are actively shopping for them.
Bablu, a businessman from Dame Road, expressed satisfaction with the market’s sales during the Raksha Bandhan festival.
News Summary:
- Raksha Bandhan is causing doubt this year as it is being celebrated on both August 30 and 31 due to the full moon of the month of Sawan.
- The auspicious time for Raksha Bandhan is from 9 pm on August 30 to 7:45 am on August 31.
- The festival will be celebrated throughout the day on August 31, but it is considered more auspicious if sisters tie the Rakhi to their brothers before 7:45 am on that day.
- The market is adorned with Rakhis, and temporary Rakhi specials have been set up, creating a festive atmosphere.
- Rakhi prices range from ten rupees to three hundred rupees.
- Shops selling Rakhis are open till late at night, with one Muslim businessman even setting up a Rakhi special shop.
- Attractive Rakhis have been imported from Kolkata, and sisters are actively shopping for them.
- The market’s sales during the Raksha Bandhan festival have been reported as good.
