Rakshabandhan, the festival of love and trust between brothers and sisters, will be celebrated this time on 28th August. Preparations have started in homes for the festival. Sisters are buying Rakhi and sweets for brothers, while brothers are also preparing to give special gifts to their sisters. This time, one relief thing about Rakshabandhan is that there will be no shadow of Bhadra on the day of tying Rakhi.
Every year there is a question in people's mind regarding Bhadra that when to tie Rakhi and at what time one should avoid tying Rakhi. This time Bhadra will end on 27th August only. In such a situation, on 28th August, brothers will be able to get Rakhi tied by their sisters throughout the day. However, the time of Rahukaal must be kept in mind.
Bhadra will not be a hindrance in tying Rakhi on 28th August
This time there will be no shadow of Bhadra on Rakshabandhan. Rakhi festival will be celebrated only after Bhadra ends on 28th August. Therefore sisters can tie Rakhi to their brothers throughout the day.
On Rakshabandhan, there is maximum confusion regarding Bhadra in those families where preparations for tying Rakhi are done in the morning itself. This time the situation is easier for such families. Since there is no Bhadra on 28th August, there will be no need to wait for Bhadra to end to tie Rakhi.
Avoid tying Rakhi during Rahukaal
Rahukaal will be there on August 28 from 10:31 am to 12:07 pm. According to religious belief, doing auspicious work is avoided during Rahukaal. Therefore, instead of tying Rakhi at this time, a time before or after this can be chosen.
If the family wants to tie Rakhi in the morning on Rakshabandhan, then this ritual can be completed before the start of Rahukaal. At the same time, Rakhi can be tied on brother's wrist even after 12:07 pm.
lunar eclipse on rakshabandhan
Khandagras lunar eclipse will occur on Rakshabandhan day on 28th August 2026. This eclipse will be visible in parts of Europe, Africa, America including the Indian Ocean, Pacific Ocean and Atlantic Ocean. The eclipse will not be visible in India, hence its sutak will not be valid here and Rakshabandhan worship and other religious activities can be done normally.
National Award-winning astronomy broadcaster Sarika Gharu said that when the Earth comes in such a position between the Sun and the Moon that the Earth's deep shadow does not cover the Moon completely but covers only a partial part, then the part of the Moon covered by the deep shadow appears eclipsed, this is called partial lunar eclipse or partial lunar eclipse.
According to a mathematical estimate, about 41 percent of the world's population will be able to see it. Since this incident occurred 15 days after the solar eclipse on August 12, it is being said on social media that eclipses occurring at an interval of 15 days are inauspicious, whereas the scientific fact is that no eclipse occurs alone. Every eclipse occurs as a pair at an interval of 15 days. In all the eclipses that have occurred till date, the second eclipse always occurs at an interval of 15 days. Therefore this eclipse is not a unique event.
Disclaimer: This information is based on religious beliefs and astrological calculations. Read does not confirm any religious belief or auspicious or inauspicious claim.