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Raksha Bandhan Date 2026: Know when to celebrate Rakhi, shubh muhurat, Purnima tithi and rituals

Raksha Bandhan is a significant festival that celebrates the special sibling bond, taking place every year on Shravana Purnima. In 2026, this important day will fall on a Friday, August 28. On this occasion, sisters tie a sacred Rakhi around their brothers' wrists, invoking blessings for their health and happiness. In return, brothers vow to protect their sisters for life and present them with gifts.