Raksha Bandhan 2027: Tuesday, 17 August 2027
Raksha Bandhan in 2027 falls on Tuesday, 17 August 2027. Computed for Delhi (IST) from the drik-ganit panchang, by the rule: classical festival table — tithi prevailing at local noon. Abhijit Muhurat runs 11:59 AM – 12:51 PM IST.
Shubh muhurat windows
This is the one festival where Bhadra (Vishti karana) rules the timing: tie the rakhi only in Bhadra-free hours, classically the aparahna (late afternoon) when Purnima prevails. The day's windows above give the safe midday span.
17 August 2027 (Tuesday)
| Window | Time (IST) | City |
|---|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurat (shubh for all works) | 11:59 AM – 12:51 PM | Delhi |
The Abhijit Muhurat is the universally auspicious midday window (what it is and why). Windows are computed for Delhi; your city's exact span shifts with local sunrise — check the city panchang or the Bela app.
What does Raksha Bandhan celebrate?
Raksha Bandhan, the Shravana full moon, is the festival of the sibling bond: sisters tie the rakhi on brothers' wrists, and brothers vow protection and give gifts. Priests also tie the raksha sutra to patrons, and it closes the monsoon month of Shravana.
Frequently asked questions
When is Raksha Bandhan in 2027?
Raksha Bandhan in 2027 falls on Tuesday, 17 August 2027. The date is computed for Delhi from the rule: classical festival table — tithi prevailing at local noon.
What does Raksha Bandhan celebrate?
Raksha Bandhan, the Shravana full moon, is the festival of the sibling bond: sisters tie the rakhi on brothers' wrists, and brothers vow protection and give gifts. Priests also tie the raksha sutra to patrons, and it closes the monsoon month of Shravana.
What is the shubh muhurat on Raksha Bandhan 2027?
The computed windows for 17 August 2027 (Delhi): Abhijit Muhurat — 11:59 AM to 12:51 PM IST. This is the one festival where Bhadra (Vishti karana) rules the timing: tie the rakhi only in Bhadra-free hours, classically the aparahna (late afternoon) when Purnima prevails. The day's windows above give the safe midday span.
Does the Raksha Bandhan date change from city to city?
Yes, it can. Raksha Bandhan is fixed by a tithi prevailing at a specific moment — sunrise, noon, sunset or midnight — and that moment is local. Moving west or east across longitudes can push the prevailing tithi across a civil-date boundary, so Mumbai, Kolkata or New York can observe a day apart from Delhi. Smarta and Vaishnava traditions also differ on some fasting days. The date above follows the popular North-Indian convention for Delhi; the Bela app recomputes for your exact location.
When is Raksha Bandhan in 2026?
Raksha Bandhan in 2026 falls on Thursday, 27 August 2026. Full windows and notes are on the Raksha Bandhan 2026 page, linked below.