Raksha Bandhan 2026: Date, Muhurat, Rituals and Source Details
Find Raksha Bandhan date information, muhurat guidance, traditions and source details in one place.
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About Raksha Bandhan
Raksha Bandhan is a Hindu festival that celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters. On this day, a sister ties a rakhi (sacred thread) on her brother's wrist, and the brother pledges to protect his sister. The festival is observed across India and among Hindu communities worldwide.
Traditional Stories Associated with Raksha Bandhan
Raksha Bandhan falls on the Purnima (full moon) of the Shravana month. The festival celebrates the bond of protection between siblings β traditionally a sister ties a rakhi (sacred thread) on her brother's wrist, and the brother pledges to protect her.
Several traditional stories are associated with the significance of Raksha Bandhan. One commonly cited account involves Goddess Lakshmi tying a rakhi on King Bali's wrist, and another involves Draupadi and Lord Krishna. These stories are narrated in different versions across regional traditions.
The auspicious muhurat for tying rakhi is calculated from the Panchang based on the Shravana Purnima tithi. In years when Bhadra (an inauspicious period) overlaps with the Purnima, the rakhi is traditionally tied only after the Bhadra period ends.
β¦Note on Traditions
The specific stories, customs and form of the Raksha Bandhan ritual vary across families and regions. The date and muhurat shown above are sourced from DivineAPI for your selected city.
Bhadra Information
In Hindu tradition, Raksha Bandhan rituals are typically performed after the Bhadra period has ended. Bhadra is considered an inauspicious time for certain rituals. The Bhadra start and end times are specific to each year and are sourced from the Panchang. Verified Bhadra timing information will be added once our panchang source integration is complete.
Puja Vidhi
Prepare the Puja Thali
Arrange a puja thali with the rakhi, roli (vermillion), akshat (rice grains), diya, sweets and flowers. The rakhi tying is traditionally done after the Bhadra period ends and within the auspicious muhurat. See the timing card above for verified timings.
Tilak and Rakhi Tying
The sister applies a tilak of roli and akshat on her brother's forehead, then ties the rakhi on his right wrist. A diya may be waved as part of the ceremony. The ritual is performed during the muhurat window.
Sweets and Gifts
The sister offers sweets to her brother after tying the rakhi. The brother pledges to protect his sister and traditionally presents a gift. The form of this exchange varies by family custom.
Raksha Bandhan Samagri
Pooja Thali Items
- β’Rakhi (sacred thread)
- β’Roli (vermillion)
- β’Chawal (rice grains)
- β’Diya (lamp)
- β’Sweets (mithai)
- β’Flowers
Note
- β’Samagri requirements may vary by regional custom and family tradition.
βΉοΈ Samagri requirements may vary by family and regional tradition.
Frequently Asked Questions
Source Details and Verification
Date and Muhurat Source
Hindu Panchang Β· 2026
Editorial Review Status
2026
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Bhadra and Muhurat Basis
Panchang source to be connected before publication
