Rakhi 2020: This year, Raksha Bandhan is low-key amid COVID-19 pandemic
Happy Raksha Bandhan 2020: It’s Rakhi today, one of the most popular and famous festivals in India. President Ram Nath Kovind, Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi today greeted people in Raksha Bandhan. This year’s celebrations are mostly taking place indoors as the number of COVID-19 infections increases every day.
“Greetings to Raksha Bandhan! Rakhi is the sacred thread of love and trust that connects sisters to brothers in a special bond. On this day, let us reiterate our commitment to guarantee the honor and dignity of women, ”President Kovind wrote on Twitter.
Greetings to Raksha Bandhan! Rakhi is the sacred thread of love and trust that connects sisters to brothers in a special bond. On this day, let us reiterate our commitment to ensure the honor and dignity of women.
– President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) Aug 3, 2020
“Many greetings to all citizens for the Raksha Bandhan festival,” the prime minister tweeted. The vice president said the festival reaffirms the strong bonds of love and affection that unite the brothers and sisters.
रक्षा बंधन के पावन पर्व पर समस्त देशवासियों को बहुत-बहुत शुभकामनाएं।
– Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) Aug 3, 2020
Other Union ministers, senior ministers and other leaders have wished people on social media.
बहन भाई के स्नेह और प्रेम के पवित्र बंधन के पर्व ‘रक्षाबंधन ‘की सभी भारत वासियों को हार्दिक शुभकामनाएँ।
घर पर रहें और अपने परिवार के साथ त्योहार मनाएं। pic.twitter.com/SfhyHSJtgu
– Hardeep Singh Puri (@HardeepSPuri) Aug 3, 2020
Hot #RakshaBandhan wish everyone. On this sacred occasion, let us celebrate the unwavering bond of brothers and sisters and pray for the well-being of all. pic.twitter.com/PUwpXHtXSC
– Sarbananda Sonowal (@sarbanandsonwal) Aug 3, 2020
I wish everyone a happy Rakhi Bandhan. After Lord Curzon decided to split #Bengal, Kabiguru Rabindranath Thakur started the Rakhi Bandhan tradition to convey a message of unity and harmony. He also wrote “Banglar Mati, Banglar Jol”. My best wishes to all
– Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) Aug 3, 2020
I wish all the brothers and sisters a good day of affection and solidarity! # RakshaBandhan2020pic.twitter.com/sPuN8t77Qe
– Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) Aug 3, 2020
Raksha Bandhan / Rakhi 2020: Muhurat, Puja Timings
Raksha Bandhan is celebrated on Purnima or a full moon day of the month on Shravan
Raksha Bandhan Thread Ceremony Time – 9:28 a.m. to 9:26 p.m.
Aparahna Raksha Bandhan Muhurat Time – 14:02 to 16:38
Pradosh Time Raksha Bandhan Muhurat – 7:13 p.m. to 9:26 p.m.
Purnima Tithi Begins – 21:28 on August 02, 2020
End of Purnima Tithi – 9:28 PM on August 03, 2020
According to Drikpanchang.com, the best time to tie up Rakhi is aparahna (afternoon) time; if for some reason this is not possible, pradosh (in the evening) is also good.
Raksha Bandhan wishes for your brother:
- “Thank you for always being the pillar of my strength. I am blessed to have you as my brother. Happy Raksha Bandhan!
- “For guiding me, for protecting me and for being my friend on rainy days. I couldn’t have asked for a better brother than you. Happy Raksha Bandhan!
- “I must have done something good that God blessed me with a brother like you. Happy Rakhi, bhai!”
Raksha Bandhan wishes your sister:
- “You are strong and bright and I know you can take you. But I have to tell you that I’ll always be there when you need me. Happy Raksha Bandhan.
- “You are not only my sister, you are my best friend!” I have a good time together. Happy Raksha Bandhan!
- “To my childhood tyrant, my sister, my protector and my best friend! What would I have done without you! Have a happy Raksha Bandhan!
Happy Raksha Bandhan 2020!
