Overview

• Raksha Bandhan will be observed on August 9 with the Purnima tithi running from August 8 at 2:12 PM to August 9 at 1:24 PM and the shubh muhurat set from 5:37 AM to 1:24 PM
• Astrologers note that Saubhagya Yog and Sarvarth Siddhi Yog coincide in the Shravan Nakshatra for the first time in nearly 100 years, enhancing the festival’s auspiciousness
• Drik Panchang and Hindu scriptures caution against tying rakhis during the Bhadra period, which overlaps the early part of the Purnima tithi before the shubh window
• News outlets are featuring easy DIY rakhi tutorials with suggestions ranging from pom-pom and bead designs to eco-friendly leaf-and-felt creations
• Celebrations are expanding beyond siblings to friends and neighbours, with lifestyle guides recommending Delhi-NCR venues from adventure parks and cultural markets to heritage sites for festive outings