Raksha Bandhan 2027 Date and Rakhi Muhurat
Raksha Bandhan 2027 is on Tuesday, 17 August 2027. Rakhi tying time (New Delhi): 5:51 AM – 12:58 PM IST.
Raksha Bandhan 2027 date and Purnima tithi
Raksha Bandhan 2027: Tuesday, 17 August 2027
Raksha Bandhan is celebrated on Shravana Purnima. In 2027 Purnima tithi begins at 10:28 AM on 16 August and ends at 12:58 PM on 17 August (New Delhi). Bhadra (Vishti karana), during which rakhi is traditionally not tied, ends before sunrise on the 17th, so the rakhi window runs from sunrise until Purnima ends.
| Window (New Delhi) | Time (IST) |
|---|---|
| Rakhi thread ceremony, 17 Aug | 5:51 AM – 12:58 PM |
| Bhadra | Ends before sunrise on 17 Aug |
| Purnima tithi | 10:28 AM (16 Aug) – 12:58 PM (17 Aug) |
A penumbral lunar eclipse also falls on 17 August 2027 (about 10:54 AM – 2:33 PM IST), but the Moon is below the horizon across India then, so it is not visible here and no sutak applies in India.
Significance
Sisters tie a rakhi on their brothers’ wrists and pray for their well-being, and brothers promise to protect them. The story most often told is that of Indra’s wife Shachi tying a protective thread on Indra before his battle with the asuras; another is Draupadi binding Krishna’s wounded finger with a strip of her sari. Today the bond is celebrated between cousins, friends and all who see each other as siblings.
Rituals
- Prepare a thali with rakhi, roli, rice, a diya and sweets.
- Apply tilak to the brother, tie the rakhi on his right wrist, perform aarti and share sweets.
- Brothers give a gift and a promise of protection.
Same day, other observances
Shravana Purnima is also traditionally linked with Gayatri Jayanti, Upakarma (Avani Avittam, changing the sacred thread; some communities fix it by nakshatra), Narali Purnima on the Konkan coast and Jhulan Purnima. Simha Sankranti also falls on 17 August 2027.
Panchang for the day
Panchang for 17 August 2027 (New Delhi).
Raksha Bandhan 2026
Raksha Bandhan 2026: Friday, 28 August 2026. See Raksha Bandhan 2026 for that year’s muhurat and tithi times.
Related
All times are IST for New Delhi unless stated otherwise. Muhurat changes with your city’s sunrise, sunset and moonrise: check today’s Panchang for your location. Outside India the date can differ; use your local panchang. Sources: Drik Panchang (New Delhi), cross-checked with Free Panchang’s own calculation (Lahiri ayanamsa) and other public 2027 calendars (Astrolal, Panchang Darshan).
Frequently asked questions
- Raksha Bandhan 2027 kab hai?
- Raksha Bandhan 2027 is on Tuesday, 17 August 2027.
- What is the rakhi muhurat in 2027?
- In New Delhi rakhi can be tied from 5:51 AM to 12:58 PM IST on 17 August 2027. Bhadra ends before sunrise.
- Is there an eclipse on Raksha Bandhan 2027?
- A penumbral lunar eclipse falls on 17 August 2027. It is not visible from India (the Moon is below the horizon), so no sutak applies in India.