रक्षाबन्धनम् — महत्त्वम्
Raksha Bandhan celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters. Sisters tie a sacred thread (rakhi) on the brother's wrist, and brothers pledge protection. It falls on Shravan Purnima.
रक्षाबन्धनम् — महत्त्वम्
According to the Mahabharata, Draupadi tied a cloth on Krishna's wrist when he was wounded; Krishna promised to protect her. When the Kauravas tried to disrobe her, Krishna extended the cloth infinitely. The festival also echoes the bond between King Bali and Goddess Lakshmi (Balev).
रक्षाबन्धनम् — पूजाविधिः
- In the morning, sisters prepare the thali with rakhi, roli, rice, and diya.
- Sister ties the rakhi on the brother's wrist and applies tilak.
- Brother offers gifts and promises protection; sister performs aarti.
- Exchange sweets and share a family meal; visit or connect with siblings.
- In some regions, priests tie rakhis to devotees at temples.
रक्षाबन्धनम् — मन्त्राः
ॐ चन्द्रमसे नमः
oṃ candramase namaḥ
Salutations to Chandra (Moon)
रक्षाबन्धनम् — पारम्परिकं भोजनम्
- ●Sweets (ladoo, barfi)
- ●Savories
- ●Traditional family dishes
रक्षाबन्धनम् — अन्यनामानि
North and West(रक्षा बंधन)
Major festival, gifts
South India(அவனி அவிட்டம்)
Avani Avittam (sacred thread change) by some
Nepal(जनै पूर्णिमा)
Janai Purnima
रक्षाबन्धनम् — कर्तव्यम् / वर्जनीयम्
कर्तव्यम्
- ✓Meet or connect with siblings
- ✓Perform aarti with love
- ✓Exchange gifts and sweets
- ✓Wear traditional clothes
वर्जनीयम्
- ✗Do not skip the thread-tying if possible
- ✗Avoid conflict on this day
रक्षाबन्धनम् — FAQ
- रक्षाबन्धनम् किम् अस्ति?
- Raksha Bandhan celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters.
- रक्षाबन्धनम् 2026 वर्षे कदा?
- 2026 वर्षे रक्षाबन्धनम् Friday, August 28, 2026 दिनाङ्के भवति।
- रक्षाबन्धनम् पूजाविधिः का?
- In the morning, sisters prepare the thali with rakhi, roli, rice, and diya.; Sister ties the rakhi on the brother's wrist and applies tilak.; Brother offers gifts and promises protection; sister performs aarti.; Exchange sweets and share a family meal; visit or connect with siblings.
- रक्षाबन्धनम् दिवसे किं भोज्यम्?
- Sweets (ladoo, barfi), Savories, Traditional family dishes
- रक्षाबन्धनम् दिवसे किं कर्तव्यम्?
- Meet or connect with siblings; Perform aarti with love; Exchange gifts and sweets
- रक्षाबन्धनम् दिवसे किं वर्जनीयम्?
- Do not skip the thread-tying if possible; Avoid conflict on this day
- रक्षाबन्धनम् दिवसे कस्य देवस्य पूजा?
- रक्षाबन्धनम् Chandra देवाय समर्पितम्।
Upcoming रक्षाबन्धनम् Dates in 2026, 2027 & Beyond
रक्षाबन्धनम् is a sacred Hindu festival observed on the tithi shown. Dates are calculated from the Panchang for your region.
Times shown for New Delhi, India (IST)
| Date | Day | Moonrise Time | Special Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2026 | Friday | 06:53 pm | — |
| Aug 17, 2027 | Tuesday | 06:58 pm | — |