Raksha Bandhan — festival of brother-sister love. On Shravan Purnima sister ties rakhi on brother's wrist — brother takes vow of protection. Raksha Bandhan 2026 on 28 August (Friday). Rakhi must be tied after Bhadra-period.
History: Most ancient mention in Vedas. King Bali and Indrani (Shachi) story. Draupadi tied rakhi to Sri Krishna — Krishna protected her during vastra-haran. Mewar Queen Karnavati sent rakhi to Emperor Humayun.
✦ Raksha Bandhan 2026 — Muhurat
Shravan Purnima begins: 27 July 2026 (Mon) 11:30 PM. Ends: 28 July 9:00 PM.
Bhadra period (28 July): Morning 5:42 AM to 1:53 PM. Tying rakhi during Bhadra forbidden.
Rakhi-tying time: 28 July 1:53 PM onwards until 9:00 PM. Best: 1:54 PM - 4:30 PM (Shubh choghadiya).
📚Sources & References
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- ▪Surya Siddhanta — classical Sanskrit astronomical text (~5th century CE)
- ▪Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra — foundational text on Vedic astrology by Maharishi Parashara
- ▪Muhurta Chintamani by Ram Daivajna (16th century) — standard reference for muhurat selection
- ▪Astronomical Algorithms by Jean Meeus (Willmann-Bell, 1998) — basis for all astronomical computations on this site
- ▪Lahiri Ayanamsa — standard sidereal reference adopted by the Indian Calendar Reform Committee (1955)
✦ Frequently Asked Questions
Why is rakhi forbidden during Bhadra?▼
Purana-belief: Ravana's sister Surpanakha tied rakhi during Bhadra — Ravana was killed. Hence Bhadra inauspicious. 2026 Bhadra on 28 July from 5:42 AM to 1:53 PM — don't tie rakhi.
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