On the auspicious occasion of Sawan Purnima, the festival of Raksha Bandhan is celebrated with great pomp throughout the country. Like every year, this time also there is a big question in the minds of people that on which day Raksha Bandhan will be celebrated in 2026 and what will be the best time to tie Rakhi.
Generally, the shadow of Bhadra keeps looming on the festival of Raksha Bandhan, due to which many times people have to face confusion for two days. However, this is going to be the first time after the year 2022 when Raksha Bandhan will be completely free from the shadow of Bhadra. According to Varanasi Panchang, this time in 2026, Raksha Bandhan will be celebrated on 28th August in the auspicious coincidence of Bhadra Rhit Purnima. This festival is not just a tradition, but a sacred symbol of the unbreakable love, unwavering trust and affection between brother and sister.
Bhadra will end even before sunrise
According to Varanasi Panchang, Shravan Purnima Tithi will start on August 27 at 08:31 AM and will end on August 28, 2026 at 09:18 AM. Based on Udaya Tithi, Raksha Bandhan will be celebrated on 28th August only.
If we talk about Bhadrakaal, then according to the Panchang, Bhadra will start from 08:31 am in the morning on 27th August and will last till 08:54 pm. This means that Bhadra would have ended before sunrise on August 28. In such a situation, on this day sisters will be able to tie Rakshasutra on their brother's wrist without any hindrance or hindrance.
Why is Rakhi tied only on the full moon day without Bhadra?
In the scriptures, it is considered best to celebrate the festival of Raksha Bandhan only during the period without Bhadra. It is believed that any auspicious or auspicious work started during Bhadra period has inauspicious results and creates obstacles in the lives of both brother and sister. According to mythology, Lankapati Ravana's sister had tied Rakhi to him during the Bhadra period itself, after which Ravana was completely annihilated. For this reason, tying Rakhi during Bhadra is considered completely prohibited.
Best time to tie Rakhi in the year 2026
On August 28, the day of Raksha Bandhan, the first and best time to tie Rakhi will be from 05:57 AM to 09:48 AM. If for some reason you are not able to tie Rakhi during this time period, then this work can also be done in Abhijit Muhurta in the afternoon. Abhijit Muhurta will be from 11:56 am to 12:48 pm.
How many knots on the wrist are considered auspicious while tying Rakhi?
According to religious beliefs, it is very auspicious to tie three knots while tying Rakshasutra on brother's wrist. These three knots are considered to be the symbol of the Trinity i.e. Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh (Lord Shiva).
It is said that by tying the first knot, the brother gets long life, better health and happiness and prosperity. The second knot represents the unbreakable love and trust that always remains between a brother and sister. At the same time, the third and last knot symbolizes the promise of protection and safety that a brother gives to his sister.