Rakhi window
6:00 AM — 12:59 PM
A thread of protection between siblings.
About the day
Raksha Bandhan, Shravana Purnima, is the tying of the rakhi — a promise of protection and care between brothers and sisters, tied while the Purnima tithi still prevails.
How it is observed
Tie the rakhi while Purnima prevails, after the morning puja.
Timing on 17 August
- Purnima tithi
- 16 Aug, 10:29 AM — 17 Aug, 12:59 PM
- Sunrise
- 6:00 AM
- Sunset
- 7:01 PM
- Abhijit Muhurat
- 12:04 PM — 12:56 PM
- Rahu Kaal
- 3:46 PM — 5:23 PM
- Nakshatra
- Dhanishta
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A practitioner can confirm the timing for your family's tradition and perform or guide the observance with you.
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Calculated for Jaipur (Asia/Kolkata). Regional traditions may observe this date differently.