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Rakhi 2027 (Raksha Bandhan): Tuesday, 17 August
Raksha Bandhan 2027 is on Tuesday, 17 August. The shubh muhurat to tie the rakhi runs 5:51 AM–12:58 PM in Delhi, with no Bhadra Kaal to dodge. Seven hours is plenty, but 12:58 PM is a hard stop. If your brother is the type who wakes up at noon, set his alarm the night before.
Checked by the festcountdown team against Drik Ganit panchang, last verified 17 September 2026.
Rakhi shubh muhurat
- Bhadra KaalNone on 17 AugWhat it means: Bhadra, the stretch families avoid for tying rakhi, ends at 11:44 PM on 16 August. The whole window on Rakhi day is clear.
- Window closes12:58 PM sharpWhat it means: the muhurat ends when Purnima does. In 2027 Purnima is over before the afternoon (Aparahna) begins, so there's no afternoon backup.
- Rahu KaalAbout 3:42–5:20 PMWhat it means: a separate inauspicious stretch, not related to Bhadra. In 2027 it comes well after the rakhi window closes.
Muhurat & Choghadiya calculator
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The rakhi is tied in the morning, so watch the sunrise figure. The muhurat opens at sunrise in your city. Pradosh Kaal is the evening window other festivals use.
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Rakhi 2027 kab hai? When is Raksha Bandhan 2027?
राखी 2027 कब है? 2027 में रक्षाबंधन मंगलवार, 17 अगस्त को है। राखी बाँधने का शुभ मुहूर्त सुबह 5:51 बजे से दोपहर 12:58 बजे तक रहेगा (नई दिल्ली के अनुसार), और भद्रा काल की कोई बाधा नहीं है।
Rakhi 2027 (Raksha Bandhan) is on Tuesday, 17 August. The Purnima (full moon) tithi starts the day before, at 10:28 AM on Monday, 16 August, and runs to 12:58 PM on the 17th. Bhadra fills the first half of that tithi and ends at 11:44 PM on the 16th. So the rakhi is tied on the morning of the 17th, not the day before.
What Rakhi and Raksha Bandhan celebrate
Raksha Bandhan is the festival. Rakhi is its everyday name and also the name of the thread. It celebrates the love and protection between siblings, traditionally a sister and a brother.
The name means "bond of protection". A sister ties the thread on her brother's wrist, and he promises to look out for her. In real life that promise has always meant more than bodyguard duty. Mostly it means turning up when it counts. Over the years the day has spread beyond brothers and sisters, to cousins, close friends and anyone who looks out for someone.
Several legends sit behind the day. One of the best known has Indra's wife tying a protective thread on his wrist before a battle with the demons. On the day itself, family gathers and sweets go round. The thread, simple or fancy, often stays on the wrist for weeks.
The thread-tying ritual
It's short. The sister usually starts with an aarti, then puts a tilak of kumkum and rice on her brother's forehead, both signs of blessing. She ties the rakhi on his right wrist. He feeds her a sweet and gives her a gift. It used to be money or jewellery. These days it's just as often the thing she dropped hints about in July.
The whole thing takes a few minutes at home. If you're posting a rakhi to another city, send it at least ten days early. Couriers get very busy in the last week.
Why Bhadra Kaal matters, and why 2027 is clear
Bhadra Kaal is a stretch of the panchang tied to the Vishti karana. It's considered inauspicious for starting anything important, and that includes tying a rakhi. The belief usually traces back to Ravana, whose sister is said to have tied his rakhi during Bhadra, and the story links that to his downfall. Families follow a simple rule: don't tie rakhi during Bhadra.
2027 makes it easy. Bhadra sits in the first half of Purnima, from 10:28 AM to 11:44 PM on Monday, 16 August. It's over well before sunrise on the 17th. The whole 5:51 AM–12:58 PM window is free of it, and Rahu Kaal doesn't start until 3:42 PM. There's nothing to work around in 2027.
Not every year is this tidy. When Bhadra runs into Rakhi day, the window moves to the afternoon or evening, so check the timing again each August before you plan the visit.
Happy Raksha Bandhan, Rakhi wishes & messages
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How to say Happy Raksha Bandhan
"Happy Raksha Bandhan" and "Happy Rakhi" are both standard and mean the same thing. Rakhi is the everyday short form, and also the name of the thread. In Hindi, "रक्षाबंधन की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएँ" (Raksha Bandhan ki hardik shubhkamnayein) is the warm, slightly formal version that works for anyone, including colleagues and elders.
You don't need to be a brother or sister by birth to send one. Cousins, close friends and sisters wish each other all the time.
Send it in the morning. The rakhi is tied between 5:51 AM and 12:58 PM in 2027, and a message that lands while the family is mid-ritual feels very different from one that shows up at 9 PM.
Raksha Bandhan 2027 FAQ
When is Rakhi 2027? When is Raksha Bandhan 2027?
Raksha Bandhan 2027 is Tuesday, 17 August, on Shravana Purnima. Tie the rakhi between 5:51 AM and 12:58 PM in New Delhi. Purnima starts at 10:28 AM on Monday, 16 August, but Bhadra covers the rest of that day until 11:44 PM, so the rakhi is tied on the 17th.
How many days are left until Rakhi 2027?
The countdown at the top of this page runs to 5:51 AM on Tuesday, 17 August 2027, when the muhurat opens. It counts to the moment you can tie the rakhi, not to midnight.
What is Rakhi? What is Raksha Bandhan?
Raksha Bandhan, or Rakhi, celebrates the bond between siblings, traditionally a brother and sister. The sister ties a thread (the rakhi) on her brother's wrist, and he promises to look out for her. Sweets and a gift follow. Today cousins, close friends and sisters tie rakhis to each other too.
What is the shubh muhurat to tie rakhi in 2027?
5:51 AM–12:58 PM on 17 August 2027, for New Delhi, just over seven hours. It opens at sunrise and closes when Purnima ends. There's no Bhadra in it, and Rahu Kaal (about 3:42–5:20 PM) comes after it closes. 12:58 PM is a hard stop, with no afternoon backup window.
Is there Bhadra Kaal on Raksha Bandhan 2027?
No. Bhadra sits in the first half of Purnima, which in 2027 means 10:28 AM to 11:44 PM on Monday, 16 August. It's over before sunrise on Tuesday, 17 August, so the whole 5:51 AM–12:58 PM window is clear.
Is there a lunar eclipse on Raksha Bandhan 2027?
Yes, but you won't see it in India. A penumbral lunar eclipse runs from about 10:54 AM to 2:33 PM IST on 17 August 2027, while the moon is below the horizon here. DrikPanchang still lists 5:51 AM–12:58 PM as the rakhi time.
Why should Bhadra Kaal be avoided when tying rakhi?
Bhadra is a stretch of the panchang considered inauspicious for starting anything important, including tying a rakhi. The belief is usually traced to Ravana, whose sister is said to have tied his rakhi during Bhadra. The story links that to his downfall. Families follow a simple rule: don't tie rakhi during Bhadra.
What's the difference between 'Rakhi' and 'Raksha Bandhan'?
None. Raksha Bandhan is the full name of the festival. Rakhi is the everyday short name, and also the name of the thread. People use both, so we do too.