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Raksha Bandhan Falls on August 28 This Year, Astrologers Confirm
Hindu calendar calculations indicate that Raksha Bandhan will be observed on August 28, 2026, based on the full moon date in the month of Shravan. The auspicious timing has been confirmed by traditional astrologers after consulting the lunar calendar.
LSN India ·
According to Hindu lunar calendar computations, the full moon day of Shravan month will commence on August 27, 2026 at 9:08 AM and conclude on August 28, 2026 at 9:48 AM. The festival of Raksha Bandhan, which celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters, will be observed on August 28 based on the Udaya Tithi principle, which determines the date by the moon's position at sunrise.
Traditional astrologers and pandits have cross-referenced the Hindu calendar and confirmed August 28 as the appropriate date for performing Raksha Bandhan rituals this year. The Udaya Tithi method is widely followed across India to determine the precise dates of major Hindu festivals and observances.
Raksha Bandhan, one of the most significant festivals in Hindu culture, marks the cherished relationship between siblings. Sisters traditionally tie a protective thread called a rakhi on their brothers' wrists as a symbol of love and prayers for their well-being, while brothers pledge to look after their sisters' interests and safety.