# Raksha Bandhan 2026: 28 August correct date, says astrologer 2026-08-24T15:51:29+00:00 | India | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Astrologer Praveen Mishra has confirmed that Raksha Bandhan will be celebrated on 28 August this year, ending confusion over the date. According to the Hindu calendar, the Shravan Purnima tithi begins at 9:08 am on 27 August and ends at 9:48 am on 28 August. Based on the Udaya tithi, 28 August is recommended for the festival. A lunar eclipse will occur on 28 August from 6:53 am to 12:31 pm, but it will not be visible in India, so there is no cause for concern. The auspicious time to tie rakhi on 28 August is from 6:24 am to 9:48 am. A second muhurat, the Abhijit muhurat, falls from 12:01 pm to 1:05 pm. The Bhadra period ends on the night of 27 August, so it will not affect the rituals. ## Indian Opinion Analysis The confusion over the date arises from the overlap of the Purnima tithi with a lunar eclipse and Bhadra, which are considered inauspicious for certain rituals. Under the standard practice of the Hindu calendar, the Udaya tithi rule is used to decide the festival day when the tithi spans two dates. The eclipse not being visible in India removes the need for any ritual restrictions. For millions of families planning ceremonies, the two muhurats on 28 August provide clear windows, with the morning slot before the eclipse begins and the afternoon Abhijit muhurat after it ends. ## Coverage - aajtak.in Framed as factual festival date clarification with expert quote, no political or sensational angle. This story was synthesised by AI from the source linked above. Tags: Praveen Mishra, Raksha Bandhan, Shravan Purnima Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/raksha-bandhan-2026-28-august-correct-date-says-astrologer/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/raksha-bandhan-2026-28-august-correct-date-says-astrologer/#story-in-brief How this brief was made: an AI model read the report linked above and wrote this summary and analysis, which were published automatically. Published briefs are sampled every hour by an automated quality check; the editor verifies its findings and approves corrections, and corrected briefs carry a dated correction line. We do no original reporting. Methodology: https://indianopinion.org/ai-use-policy/