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Raksha Bandhan 2026 falls on August 28, not 27
Raksha Bandhan 2026 will be celebrated on Friday, August 28, according to Delhi panchang calculations. The Purnima tithi begins at 9:08 am on August 27 and ends at 9:48 am on August…
Raksha Bandhan 2026 will be celebrated on Friday, August 28, according to Delhi panchang calculations. The Purnima tithi begins at 9:08 am on August 27 and ends at 9:48 am on August 28, causing confusion over the correct date. Because the full moon is present at sunrise on August 28, that day is chosen for the festival.
The main shubh muhurat for tying rakhi in Delhi runs from 5:57 am to 9:48 am, after Bhadra Kaal ends before sunrise. Families who miss the morning window can perform the ritual during Aparahna (approximately 1:46 pm to 4:20 pm) or Pradosh in the early evening. Timings may vary by location, so celebrants outside Delhi should check their local panchang.
Bhadra Kaal falls entirely on August 27 and does not overlap with the main ceremony on August 28. The confusion between August 27 and 28 arises because some calendars list the start of Purnima tithi rather than the sunrise rule.
Indian Opinion Analysis
Raksha Bandhan 2026 date confusion is an annual event because the Hindu lunisolar calendar often leaves the Purnima tithi spanning two Gregorian days. The convention among most Hindu calendars and temple authorities is to observe the festival on the day the full moon is present at sunrise, resolving the overlap. Local panchang variations mean the same principle can produce different dates in different regions, though North India usually follows the Delhi calculation. For families planning travel or booking ceremonies, confirming the date through their local temple or panchang is safer than relying on newspapers. The next such date confusion will arise for the 2027 festival, where a similar sunrise test will settle the dispute.
Source: livemint.com
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