Raksha Bandhan 2027 रक्षाबंधन
Tuesday, 17 August 2027 · August
Raksha Bandhan 2027 is on Tuesday, 17 August 2027. A sister ties a rakhi on her brother’s wrist praying for his well-being, and the brother vows lifelong protection — a celebration of familial love and duty. It falls on Shravana Purnima in the Hindu lunar calendar.
Raksha Bandhan 2027 date
Tuesday, 17 August 2027
Raksha Bandhan — dates by year
| 2026 | Friday, 28 August 2026 |
| 2027 | Tuesday, 17 August 2027 |
| 2028 | Saturday, 5 August 2028 |
Date cross-checked against multiple panchang sources; regional observance can differ by a day.
Raksha Bandhan at a glance
| Date (2027) | Tuesday, 17 August 2027 |
| Lunar day | Shravana Purnima |
| Usual month | August |
| Category | Family |
The story behind Raksha Bandhan
Raksha Bandhan, the ‘bond of protection’, celebrates the tie between brothers and sisters. Its stories include Draupadi tying cloth on Krishna’s wrist and receiving his lifelong protection, and Yamuna tying a rakhi on Yama.
Significance of Raksha Bandhan
A sister ties a rakhi on her brother’s wrist praying for his well-being, and the brother vows lifelong protection — a celebration of familial love and duty.
How Raksha Bandhan is celebrated
- The sister performs aarti, applies tilak and ties the rakhi on the brother’s wrist
- The brother gives a gift and pledges protection
- Sharing sweets and a family meal
- Some tie rakhis to soldiers, priests and deities
Regional variations
Celebrated across North and West India; in coastal regions it coincides with Narali Purnima (offerings to the sea) and in some areas with Avani Avittam (the changing of the sacred thread).
Festive foods of Raksha Bandhan
Traditional dishes prepared for Raksha Bandhan include ghewar, kaju katli, coconut sweets and festive thali.
Quick tips
- Tie the rakhi during an auspicious choghadiya, avoiding Rahu Kaal
- Share sweets and a family meal
Choosing the muhurat on Raksha Bandhan
Raksha Bandhan falls on Shravana Purnima. To choose an auspicious time on the day, open the muhurat planner for your city and check the day's choghadiya and the Rahu Kaal to avoid. For the exact date this year, see the panchang calendar, and for weddings or a housewarming near this festival, confirm the muhurat with a qualified pandit.
Hindu festival dates follow the lunar calendar and vary each year; regional traditions can differ by a day. For the exact date this year, confirm with your local panchang or pandit.
Common questions
When is Raksha Bandhan 2027?
Raksha Bandhan 2027 is on Tuesday, 17 August 2027. It falls on Shravana Purnima; because the Hindu calendar is lunar, the Gregorian date shifts each year.
Why is Raksha Bandhan celebrated?
Raksha Bandhan, the ‘bond of protection’, celebrates the tie between brothers and sisters. Its stories include Draupadi tying cloth on Krishna’s wrist and receiving his lifelong protection, and Yamuna tying a rakhi on Yama.
How is Raksha Bandhan observed?
Common observances include The sister performs aarti, applies tilak and ties the rakhi on the brother’s wrist; The brother gives a gift and pledges protection; Sharing sweets and a family meal; Some tie rakhis to soldiers, priests and deities.
How is Raksha Bandhan celebrated in different regions?
Celebrated across North and West India; in coastal regions it coincides with Narali Purnima (offerings to the sea) and in some areas with Avani Avittam (the changing of the sacred thread).
What foods are made for Raksha Bandhan?
Traditional dishes include ghewar, kaju katli, coconut sweets and festive thali.