Festivals

Raksha Bandhan 2026 (Aug 28): Muhurat and the Astrology of the Bond

August 25, 2026

Raksha Bandhan falls on Friday, 28 August 2026 — Sawan Purnima. Tie the rakhi in an auspicious window avoiding Bhadra kaal (the classical prohibition); consult the local panchang for your city’s exact Bhadra end time.

The festival’s astrology is protective at its core: the rakhi is a raksha-sutra, a bond invoked under the full Moon of Sawan. It is also an excellent day for Moon-related remedies — strengthening emotional bonds is Chandra’s domain.

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