August 2026 Hindu Festival Calendar Highlights Raksha Bandhan and Shravana Purnima
August 2026 features a rich Hindu festival calendar, including major observances like Raksha Bandhan, Hariyali Teej, Nag Panchami, Onam, and Shravana Purnima on August 28. The month, largely within the holy Shravan period, includes important fasting days and rituals dedicated to deities such as Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu. Notable astronomical events include a total solar eclipse on August 12 and a partial lunar eclipse on August 28. Devotees engage in pujas, fasts, and charitable acts during these spiritually significant occasions.
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economictimes broke this story on 31 Jul, 08:23 am. Other outlets followed.