Raksha Bandhan 2026: 5-Hour-38-Minute Lunar Eclipse On August 28, Know The Best Time To Tie Rakhi

New Delhi: This time there is confusion regarding the date of Rakshabandhan. Many people are talking about celebrating the festival on 27th August while some are preparing to tie Rakhi on 28th August. The reason for this is that the date of Sawan Purnima lasts for two days. According to the calendar, the full moon will start on the morning of 27th August and will last till the morning of the next day. In such a situation, Rakshabandhan will be celebrated on Friday, August 28 on the basis of Udaya Tithi.

Why is it being advised not to tie Rakhi on 27th August?

Purnima Tithi will start at 9.08 am on 27th August. With this, Bhadra will also begin, which is going to last till night. In religious beliefs, tying Rakhi during Bhadra is not considered auspicious. For this reason, instead of tying Rakhi on 27th August, the next day is being said to be a more appropriate time.

When can Rakhi be tied on 28th August?

There will be time to tie Rakhi from morning on 28th August. According to astrological calculations, Rakhi can be tied from 6:24 am to 9:48 am. Apart from this, there will also be Abhijeet Muhurta from 12:01 pm to 1:05 pm. Brothers and sisters can tie Rakhi during these times as per their convenience.

Will a lunar eclipse also take place on the day of Rakshabandhan?

This time there is also a coincidence of lunar eclipse on the day of Rakshabandhan. However this eclipse will not be visible in India. In such a situation, there will be no direct impact on the tradition of tying Rakhi for the people living in India due to the eclipse. Still, people following religious rules can decide the time as per their local calendar and astrologer's advice.

When will the Purnima Tithi last?

According to the Panchang, Sawan Purnima will start at 9:08 am on August 27 and will last till 9:48 am on August 28. Since Purnima Tithi will be present at the time of sunrise on 28th August, there will be a tradition of celebrating Rakshabandhan on this day.

In which direction should the brother face while tying Rakhi?

In religious beliefs, while tying Rakhi, keeping the brother's face towards the east is considered auspicious. If for some reason this is not possible then it is advisable to sit towards the north. The sister first applies Tilak to the brother, applies Akshat and then ties Rakhi on the wrist. Then there is the ritual of aarti and feeding sweets.

What is the date and auspicious time of Rakshabandhan in 2026?

This year Rakshabandhan will be celebrated on 28 August 2026. The full moon, which starts from the morning of 27th August, will last till the morning of the next day. Bhadra will last till the night of 27th August, hence it is advised to avoid tying Rakhi on that day. Auspicious times on August 28 are said to be from 6:24 to 9:48 am and from 12:01 to 1:05 pm.

Note: The auspicious time may vary by a few minutes according to the local calendar and location.