Raksha Bandhan

festivals

Also known as: Rakhi

Quick Overview

Date in 2026: Thursday, August 27, 2026
Tithi: Shravana Shukla Purnima (Purnimanta)
Tithi begins / ends: 09:09 AM, Aug 27 to 09:49 AM, Aug 28
Lunar month: Shravana · Shukla Paksha
Also on this tithi: Gayatri Jayanti

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2026 Festival Date & Muhurta

Raksha Bandhan

Thursday, August 27, 2026

Lunar Month: Shravana

Tithi / Muhurta Timings

Tithi Begins:09:09 AM, Aug 27

Tithi Ends:09:49 AM, Aug 28

Raksha Bandhan at a Glance

Raksha Bandhan is fixed by the lunar calendar to Shravana Shukla Purnima, the 15th tithi of the waxing (Shukla) fortnight of Shravana.

Tithi rule: Shravana Shukla Purnima (Purnimanta)Shukla Purnima Shravana month
Tithi swami and group: Chandra · Purna Tithi
Also on this tithi: Gayatri Jayanti

Panchanga on This Day

Raksha Bandhan · Aug 27, 2026

VaaraGuruvara

TithiPurnima Purnima09:09 AM → 09:49 AM

NakshatraShravana10:51 PM → 12:48 AM

YogaAtiganda

KaranVishti

Lunar MonthShravana

Brahma Muhurta04:27 AM → 05:12 AM

Abhijit Muhurta11:56 AM → 12:48 PM

Nishita Muhurta12:00 AM → 12:45 AM

Rahu Kaal01:59 PM → 03:35 PM

New Delhi, IndiaFull Dainik Panchang →

About Raksha Bandhan

Raksha Bandhan is a beautiful ancient festival celebrating the unbreakable bond of love, care, and protection between brothers and sisters.

Celebrated on the full moon day (Purnima) of the Shravana month, the festival centers around the tying of a sacred thread (Rakhi) by a sister on her brother's wrist.

Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules

The festival involves fasting until the Rakhi is tied, performing an Aarti, and exchanging sweets and gifts.

Step-by-Step Fasting Procedures:

Both brother and sister traditionally observe a fast until the Rakhi ceremony is completed.
The sister applies a tilak, performs his Aarti, and ties the Rakhi on his right wrist.
It is crucial to avoid tying the Rakhi during the inauspicious 'Bhadra Kaal' window.