Full panchang, Rahu Kaal, and muhurat windows will be available closer to 28 August 2026.
We compute auspicious time windows with Swiss Ephemeris when the festival falls within our 38-day panchang window.
Raksha Bandhan — 'the bond of protection' — celebrates the relationship between sisters and brothers. A sister ties a sacred thread (rakhi) on her brother's wrist as a prayer for his wellbeing; he promises to protect her and gives a gift in return. The ritual spans biological and chosen kinship — across communities, women tie rakhis on those they consider brothers.
Observed by: Hindus, Sikhs, Jains
Raksha Bandhan is next observed on 28 August 2026. The festival follows purnima of shravana.
Raksha Bandhan — 'the bond of protection' — celebrates the relationship between sisters and brothers. A sister ties a sacred thread (rakhi) on her brother's wrist as a prayer for his wellbeing; he promises to protect her and gives a gift in return. The ritual spans biological and chosen kinship — across communities, women tie rakhis on those they consider br
Sister applies tilak on brother's forehead; Tying the rakhi thread with prayer for his wellbeing; Sweets exchanged, gift given by brother to sister; Family gathering and meal.
Raksha Bandhan is observed by Hindus, Sikhs, Jains.