Raksha Bandhan 2026 Date and Shubh Muhurat: Check Auspicious Timings and Purnima Tithi

The festival of Raksha Bandhan is considered very sacred and pious. Brothers and sisters wait for this festival throughout the year. Raksha Bandhan is a symbol of the love, affection and unbreakable bond between brothers and sisters. It is a sacred festival in which a sister wishes for her brother’s long life, happiness and prosperity. The sister applies sandalwood or roli tilak on her brother’s forehead, performs his aarti and ties a Raksha Sutra on his right wrist. She prays to God that her brother remains healthy, lives a long life and continues to progress in his career and life.

On the other hand, the brother also gives gifts, clothes, sweets, money, etc. to his sister as a symbol of love and affection. The brother wishes for his sister’s happiness and prosperity. The love between a brother and sister is considered pure, selfless and sacred. It is a relationship in which there is no age limit, and with time, the love and affection continue to deepen even more.

This year, the festival of Raksha Bandhan will be celebrated on Friday, August 28, 2026.

The festival of Raksha Bandhan is celebrated on the full moon date of the Shukla Paksha of the month of Sawan. This full moon is also known as Narali Purnima in many places.

In Sanatan Dharma, directions are considered to have special significance for auspicious activities. Raksha Bandhan is no different.

While tying Rakhi, it is considered auspicious for the brother to sit facing the east direction. The east direction is considered the direction of energy, enthusiasm, light and new beginnings. It is believed that sitting facing the east direction brings positive energy and increases the effect of an auspicious activity. The sister should apply tilak on her brother’s forehead, perform his aarti and then tie the Raksha Sutra on his right wrist, wishing for his happiness, health, long life and bright future.

Raksha Bandhan is not merely a festival of tying Rakhi, but a sacred festival of love, trust, affection and the resolve to support each other throughout life between brothers and sisters.

Special attention should be paid to Rahu Kaal while tying Rakhi on the day of Raksha Bandhan. According to the given time, Rahu Kaal will be from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM. One should avoid tying Rakhi during this period.

Purnima Tithi Begins: Thursday, August 27, 2026, at 08:31 AM.

Purnima Tithi Ends: Friday, August 28, 2026, at 09:17 AM.