Raksha Bandhan, celebrated on the full moon day of the month of Sawan, symbolizes unbreakable love and trust between brothers and sisters. As every year, sisters plan to tie protective threads on their brothers' wrists, wishing them longevity and well-being. In 2026, there is a positive moment because Bhadra's influence will not be present on this day.
According to astrological calculations, the date of Shravan Purnima falls on August 27, 2026, starting at 9:08 AM and ending on August 28, 2026, at 9:48 AM. Since this is a full moon occurring at sunrise, the Raksha Bandhan festival will be celebrated on August 28, 2026, which is a Friday.
This year, the absence of Bhadra's influence allows sisters enough time to perform the ceremony. The auspicious time has been set from 5:57 AM to 9:48 AM, totaling 3 hours and 51 minutes. During this period, the brother's wrist can be adorned with a protective knot with complete sincerity and joy.
Usually, special attention is paid to the Bhadra period during the celebration of Raksha Bandhan, as it is believed that tying rakhi during Bhadra brings misfortune. However, in 2026, the Bhadra period ends before the sunrise on August 28. This means that at the start of the day, there will be no Bhadra influence, making this year's Raksha Bandhan even more auspicious.
It is necessary to avoid Rahukala, as during this period, which will last from 10:46 AM to 12:22 PM on Raksha Bandhan day, performing auspicious deeds is not recommended. When preparing for the ceremony, a tray should be prepared containing roli, akshat (rice), a lamp, sweets, and the rakhi itself. The ritual includes applying tilak on the brother's forehead, sprinkling akshat, performing aarti, and then tying the rakhi on his right hand and offering him sweets.
