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New Delhi: Rakshabandhan 2026 will be celebrated this time with a very special coincidence. This festival of love and trust between brothers and sisters will fall on 28th August and the last lunar eclipse of the year is also going to occur on this day. In such a situation, people have many questions in their minds regarding eclipse, Sutak period and the right time to tie Rakhi. Let us know the important information to this day.

Rakshabandhan will be celebrated on 28th August

According to the Panchang, the date of Sawan Purnima will start at 9:08 am on August 27, 2026 and end at 9:48 am on August 28. On the basis of Udaya Tithi, the festival of Rakshabandhan will be celebrated on 28th August.

On this day, sisters will tie Rakhi on their brother's wrist and wish for his long life and happy life. At the same time, brothers take a pledge to protect their sisters and support them in every situation.

Lunar eclipse will take place on the day of Rakshabandhan

The last lunar eclipse of the year will also take place on 28th August. According to almanac information, the eclipse may start at 6:53 am and last till 12:31 pm. However, this eclipse will not be visible in India. Therefore, according to religious beliefs, its Sutak period will not be applicable in India and the restrictions to the eclipse will also not be considered valid.

When to tie Rakhi?

The time given for tying Rakhi on 28th August is from 5:57 am to 9:48 am. Apart from this, Labh-Unnati Muhurta will be from 7:33 to 9:10 am and Amrit-Sarvattam Muhurta will be from 9:10 to 10:46 am.

When will Bhadra's shadow disappear?

The effect of Bhadra is said to be from 9:08 am to 9:32 pm on 27th August, a day before Rakshabandhan. After its end, there will be no hindrance of Bhadra in celebrating the festival of Rakhi on 28th August.

Where will the lunar eclipse be visible?

This partial lunar eclipse is likely to be visible in Africa, Europe, North and South America and parts of Western Asia. Due to its not being visible in India, Sutak period will not be valid here.

Disclaimer: This information is based on religious beliefs and calendar. There may be slight difference in time in different almanacs. For any religious ritual, consult local almanac or scholar.