Raksha Bandhan 2026 Muhurat
Raksha Bandhan celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters. Sisters tie a protective thread (rakhi) on their brother's wrist and pray for his wellbeing; brothers pledge protection and offer gifts.
Raksha Bandhan 2026 Shubh Muhurat
Timings shown for New Delhi (IST). Muhurat varies by location — see your city below.
Inauspicious Periods(New Delhi)
Rahu Kaal
10:46, 12:22
Gulika Kaal
07:34, 09:10
Yamaghanda
15:35, 17:11
Auspicious Period
Abhijit Muhurat
11:57, 12:48
Choghadiya
Day Choghadiya
Night Choghadiya
Tithi
Krishna Pratipada
Nakshatra
Shatabhisha
Sunrise
05:57
Sunset
18:47
Why the Raksha Bandhan muhurat matters
The rakhi should be tied in the aparahna (afternoon) or a good Choghadiya window, and — importantly — after the Bhadra period ends, as tying during Bhadra is traditionally avoided. Use the Abhijit / good-Choghadiya windows below and your city's panchang to confirm Bhadra.
Do's
- Tie the rakhi within a good Choghadiya or the Abhijit Muhurat shown below.
- Prepare a thali with rakhi, roli, rice, a diya and sweets.
- Confirm the day's Bhadra end time in your city's panchang before tying.
Don'ts
- Avoid tying the rakhi during Bhadra, Rahu Kaal or Yamaghanda.
- Don't skip the aarti before tying the rakhi.
Raksha Bandhan muhurat for your city
Muhurat timings shift with sunrise/sunset. Open the panchang for your city on Friday, 28 August 2026:
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is Raksha Bandhan in 2026?▾
Raksha Bandhan 2026 is on Friday, 28 August 2026.
Why avoid Bhadra on Raksha Bandhan?▾
Tying the rakhi during Bhadra is considered inauspicious in tradition, so the ceremony is done after Bhadra ends — usually in the afternoon. Check your city's panchang for the exact Bhadra window.