Raksha Bandhan 2026 Celebrated on August 28 with Auspicious Timings and Yogas
Raksha Bandhan 2026 will be celebrated on Friday, August 28, as the full moon (Purnima) tithi spans from the morning of August 27 to 9:48 am on August 28. The festival date is determined by the tithi present at sunrise, making August 28 the correct day. Bhadra, an inauspicious period for rituals, ends on the evening of August 27, allowing an auspicious window on August 28 for tying rakhi. This year also features seven favorable astrological yogas, enhancing the festival's significance.
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indiatoday broke this story on 23 Aug, 07:04 am. Other outlets followed.