Raksha Bandhan 2027 Date & Rakhi Time: 17 August
Raksha Bandhan 2027 is on Tuesday, 17 August 2027. In New Delhi the rakhi-tying time is 5:51 AM to 12:58 PM (7 hours 6 minutes). Bhadra ends before sunrise this year, so the whole morning until the end of Purnima is available.
| Date | Tuesday, 17 August 2027 |
| Rakhi thread ceremony (New Delhi) | 5:51 AM to 12:58 PM |
| Purnima tithi | 10:28 AM, 16 Aug to 12:58 PM, 17 Aug 2027 |
| Bhadra | ends before sunrise on 17 August |
| Same day | Shravana Purnima, Gayatri Jayanti |
Why does Bhadra matter for Raksha Bandhan?
By tradition, rakhi is not tied during Bhadra (Vishti Karana), a period considered inauspicious for celebrations. In some years Bhadra covers much of Purnima day and pushes the rakhi time into the afternoon or evening. In 2027 Bhadra is over before sunrise, which makes the timing simple: tie rakhi any time from sunrise until 12:58 PM in New Delhi, when Purnima ends.
What is Raksha Bandhan?
Raksha Bandhan (“the bond of protection”) celebrates the relationship between brothers and sisters. Sisters tie a rakhi on their brother’s wrist and pray for his well-being; brothers give gifts and promise to protect them. Commonly told stories include Draupadi binding Krishna’s bleeding finger with a strip of her sari, and Yama and his sister Yamuna. Today rakhi is also tied between cousins, friends and others who share a protective bond.
How to celebrate Raksha Bandhan
- Prepare a thali with rakhi, roli, rice, a diya and sweets.
- The brother sits facing east; the sister applies tilak and rice, ties the rakhi on his right wrist and performs aarti.
- They share sweets, and the brother gives a gift or promise.
- In Maharashtra and coastal regions the same day is Narali Purnima, when fishing communities offer coconuts to the sea; in South India Brahmin families observe Avani Avittam (Upakarma), changing the sacred thread.
Frequently asked questions
When is Raksha Bandhan 2027?
Tuesday, 17 August 2027.
What is the rakhi time on Raksha Bandhan 2027?
5:51 AM to 12:58 PM in New Delhi. There is no Bhadra on the day.
