Major Festival

Raksha Bandhan

रक्षा बंधन

Wednesday, July 29, 2026Shravana Masa

Raksha Bandhan 2026 falls on July 28 and celebrates the sacred bond between brothers and sisters. Sisters tie a decorative rakhi thread on their brothers' wrists, praying for their well-being. Brothers promise to protect their sisters and offer gifts in return.

Significance

The festival traces back to multiple legends – Draupadi and Krishna, Rani Karnavati and Humayun, and Indra and Sachi. It celebrates the universal bond of love, protection, and familial devotion.

Rituals & Traditions

  • Sisters tying colorful rakhi on brothers' wrists
  • Performing aarti, applying tilak, and feeding sweets
  • Brothers giving gifts, money, and promises of protection
  • Family meals and celebration
  • Sending rakhis to brothers living far away

Panchang Details

Tithi

Purnima

Masa

Shravana

Paksha

Shukla

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