Overview
- Raksha Bandhan will be observed on Friday, August 28, 2026, with Delhi’s cited muhurat for tying Rakhi running roughly from 5:57 AM to 9:48 AM.
- Panchang calculations show the Purnima tithi begins at 9:08 AM on August 27 and ends at 9:48 AM on August 28, which is why the festival falls on the morning of August 28.
- Bhadra is reported to end before sunrise on August 28 so it does not overlap with the main morning Rakhi window in cited city timetables.
- A partial lunar eclipse occurs on the same date but outlets and Panchang calculations disagree about whether the event is visible in India, producing mixed guidance on observing Sutak.
- Spiritual advisers and the coverage advise following your local Panchang and family custom rather than fear-driven changes, and practical steps include checking city-specific timings and shifting the ritual within the day if your tradition requires avoiding an eclipse.