New Delhi: Rakshabandhan, the festival of sacred relationship and love between brother and sister, is celebrated every year on the day of Sawan Purnima. On this day, sisters tie Rakhi on their brother's wrist and wish for his happiness and prosperity. The brother also promises to protect the sister and support her in every situation. This time there is confusion among the people regarding the date of Rakshabandhan whether the festival will be celebrated on 27th August or 28th August. Let us know the exact date and auspicious time to tie Rakhi.
When will Rakshabandhan 2026 be celebrated?
According to Hindu calendar, Shravan Shukla Purnima Tithi will start on 27th August 2026 at 9:08 am and will end on 28th August at 9:48 am. According to Udaya Tithi, the festival of Rakshabandhan will be celebrated on Friday, 28 August 2026. Therefore, the date of 28th August is considered important for tying Rakhi. On festival days, sisters can tie Raksha Sutra on brother's wrist during auspicious time.
Auspicious time to tie Rakhi
Morning time will be very auspicious for tying Rakhi on 28th August. The main auspicious time for tying Rakhi is said to be from 6:23 am to 9:48 am. Apart from this, sisters can also tie Rakhi in Abhijeet Muhurta from 12:14 pm to 1:05 pm. There is a religious belief that tying Rakhi at an auspicious time will ensure love, happiness and prosperity in the brother-sister relationship.
Will lunar eclipse occur on Rakshabandhan?
It is being said that the second lunar eclipse of the year will occur on the day of Rakshabandhan. According to the almanac, this eclipse will last from 8:04 am to 11:22 am. However, it is a matter of relief that this lunar eclipse will not be visible in India. In such a situation, people living in India will not be considered to be affected by Sutak etc. related to the eclipse and the festival of Rakhi can be celebrated normally.
Religious beliefs related to Rakshabandhan
There are many religious stories associated with Rakshabandhan. It is believed that Draupadi had tied a piece of her saree when Lord Krishna's finger got injured. In return for his love, Krishna promised to always protect him.
In another story, there is mention of Goddess Lakshmi tying Raksha Sutra to King Bali. The story of Rakhi related to Queen Karnavati and Humayun is also popular in history, which shows this festival as a symbol of brotherhood and security.