In an interesting coincidence, this year, there will be a lunar eclipse on the day of Raksha Bandhan.
Raksha Bandhan 2026 Date and Rakhi Muhurat
Raksha Bandhan will be celebrated on 28 August, 2026. The Rakhi tying time in New Delhi is from 5:57 AM to 9:48 AM. It will last three hours and fifty-one minutes. The Purnima Tithi ends the same day at 9:48 AM.Bhadra is said to end before sunrise. This is why we can consider the morning auspicious for Rakhi ceremonies.
Lunar Eclipse Time
The partial lunar eclipse begins around 8:04 AM, with the maximum eclipse at around 9:43 AM. The partial phase will end around 11:21 a.m., and the penumbral phase will end around 12:30 p.m.India cannot see the eclipse, so there is no fear of Sutak restrictions for devotees in India performing Raksha Bandhan rituals.If you are living outside India, you need to check local visibility before following eclipse-related rules.
Importance of Raksha Bandhan
Raksha Bandhan celebrates the relationship between brothers and sisters. The sister ties Rakhi on her brother’s wrist and prays for his safety, longevity and happiness. The brother promises care, respect and support.This day also carries the energy of family duty, emotional trust and blessings. Since it is Purnima, prayers, charity, mantra chanting, and family rituals are especially important.
Raksha Bandhan Rituals
In the morning, take a bath and put on clean clothes. Make a thali of rakhi, roli, rice, diya, sweets, water and flowers. Sisters should put tilak on brother’s forehead, tie Rakhi, do aarti and offer sweets.Brothers may give gifts and confer blessings in exchange. Families can also pray for peace, protection and unity.
Chandra Grahan Remedies
Though Sutak is not applicable in India, a few simple remedies can be followed for spiritual peace.Chant the powerful mantras like “Om Namah Shivaya” or “Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya”.Offer water to Lord Shiva after the Rakhi ceremony. Give away food, clothes, rice, milk or sweets to needy people.
