Festival
Raksha Bandhan 2027
Tuesday, 17 August 2027
- Tithi
- Shukla Purnima
- Tithi begins
- 16 Aug 10:30
- Tithi ends
- 17 Aug 12:59
- Aparahna puja
- 13:43 – 16:21
Times are for New Delhi. The date and muhurat for other cities are below.
About Raksha Bandhan
Sisters tie a rakhi on Shravan Purnima, avoiding Bhadra; the afternoon is preferred.
Raksha Bandhan 2027 in major cities
| City | Date | Muhurat |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi | 17 Aug Tue | 13:43 – 16:21 |
| Mumbai | 17 Aug Tue | 13:59 – 16:32 |
| Ahmedabad | 17 Aug Tue | 14:01 – 16:35 |
| Kolkata | 17 Aug Tue | 12:57 – 15:32 |
| Chennai | 17 Aug Tue | 13:28 – 15:58 |
| Bengaluru | 17 Aug Tue | 13:38 – 16:09 |
| Hyderabad | 17 Aug Tue | 13:36 – 16:08 |
| Pune | 17 Aug Tue | 13:55 – 16:27 |
| Jaipur | 17 Aug Tue | 13:49 – 16:25 |
| Lucknow | 17 Aug Tue | 13:28 – 16:05 |
See the full Raksha Bandhan puja vidhi with the muhurat for your city.
Open the puja guideFrequently asked questions
When is Raksha Bandhan in 2027?
Raksha Bandhan is on Tuesday, 17 August 2027.
When does the tithi for Raksha Bandhan 2027 begin and end?
Shukla Purnima begins on 16 Aug 10:30 and ends on 17 Aug 12:59 (New Delhi).
What is the Raksha Bandhan 2027 puja muhurat?
The muhurat in New Delhi is 13:43 – 16:21.