New Delhi. Rakshabandhan is considered one of the major festivals of Hinduism. On this special day, sisters tie rakhi on their brothers' wrists with good wishes. Along with tying rakhi, there are many rules for removing rakhi as well, keeping in mind which a person can get good results in life. In such a situation, let us know when and how rakhi should be removed.

Auspicious time to tie Rakhi

The best time to tie a rakhi on Raksha Bandhan is considered to be during the afternoon. Tying a rakhi on brother's hand during Bhadra Kaal is not considered auspicious. In such a situation, the auspicious time to tie a rakhi on 19 August i.e. Raksha Bandhan day is going to be from 01:43 pm to 04:20 pm. It is believed that tying a rakhi on brother's wrist during the auspicious time increases his good fortune.

Rules for opening Rakhi

Rakhi should never be opened immediately or a few days after Rakshabandhan. Rakhi should be kept tied at least till Janmashtami. Rakhi should never be removed and thrown here and there. You can immerse it in a flowing water source or keep it in a tree or plant.

Why is this festival special

According to the legend, once King Bali took a vow from Lord Vishnu that he would live with him in Patala Loka. But this made Goddess Lakshmi upset. She took the form of a poor woman and went to King Bali and tied a Rakhi to him.

The king asked him to ask for anything in return of the rakhi. On this, Goddess Lakshmi appeared in her real form and asked for a promise from Lord Vishnu to return him to his abode. Keeping the respect of the rakhi, the king sent Lord Vishnu back to his abode along with Goddess Lakshmi.