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The festival of Rakshabandhan, a symbol of the sacred love and affection between brother and sister, will be celebrated on Friday, August 28 in the year 2026. This year, an extremely rare astronomical event is going to happen on the full moon date of Shravan month, because the last lunar eclipse of the year is also going to occur on this day. Due to lunar eclipse occurring on the day of holy festival like Rakshabandhan, there is a doubt in the minds of people whether the eclipse and Sutak period will have any impact on the rules or auspicious time of tying Rakhi. According to Panchang calculations and Vedic astrology, the situation regarding the auspiciousness and auspicious time of the festival is completely clear.
Time and form of lunar eclipse on 28th August
According to astrological and astronomical calculations, this eclipse occurring on August 28, 2026 will be a deep partial lunar eclipse. According to Indian time (IST), the outline of this astronomical event will be as follows:
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Eclipse Touch (Beginning): around 08:04 am
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Paramgraas (extreme period) of eclipse: 09:43 am
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Salvation (end) of eclipse: 11:22 am
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Total effect period: This event including penumbra will remain active for approximately 5 hours 39 minutes.
During this eclipse, about 96 percent of the Moon will come under the Earth’s shadow, due to which it will appear in foreign countries as a reddish copper color i.e. ‘Blood Moon’.
Will the lunar eclipse be visible in India and what will be the Sutak period?
There is a clear rule of religious scriptures and astrology that the Sutak period, Yama-rules and religious restrictions of the eclipse are applicable only to those areas where the eclipse is visible with direct eyes (visible eclipse).
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Visibility in India: When this eclipse will occur on the morning of 28th August, there will be daylight in India and the Moon will be below the horizon. For this reason this lunar eclipse will not be visible at all in India.
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Rule of Sutak period: Since the eclipse will not be visible in India, its Sutak period will not be valid in any part of the country.
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Temple and worship: The doors of temples will not be closed and there will be no restriction of any kind on daily worship, charity or auspicious rituals.
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Where will the eclipse be seen: This lunar eclipse will be clearly visible mainly in entire Europe, Africa, North and South America and the Atlantic Ocean areas.
Time of Bhadra Kaal: Will there be shadow of Bhadra this time?
There is always a concern about Bhadra period on Rakshabandhan, because tying Raksha Sutra during Bhadra Mukha or Bhadra period is considered taboo. The matter of relief in the year 2026 is that Bhadra will end on the night of 27th August itself and will end before sunrise on 28th August. Therefore, on the morning of 28th August 2026, the festival of Rakshabandhan will be completely free from Bhadra-Dosh.
Most auspicious time to tie Rakhi (Raksha Bandhan 2026 Shubh Muhurat)
On the day of Rakshabandhan, sisters can tie Raksha Sutra on the wrist of their brothers at an auspicious time without any hesitation. According to the Panchang, the time for tying Rakhi is as follows:
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Purnima date start: August 27, 2026, 09:08 am
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Purnima date ends: August 28, 2026, 09:48 am
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Auspicious time in the morning: From 05:57 AM to 09:48 AM (Duration: Approximately 3 hours 51 minutes)
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Auspicious time in the afternoon: 01:30 PM to 04:00 PM (This alternative time is best for those who cannot complete the morning rituals)
Correct method of Rakshabandhan puja
On the day of Rakshabandhan, after taking bath in the morning, prepare a puja thali, in which keep kumkum, akshat (unbroken rice), lamp, sweets and silk Raksha Sutra. First of all, offer Raksha Sutra to your presiding deity and Lord Ganesha. After this, make the brother sit facing east or north. Apply Roli-Akshat tilak on brother’s forehead, perform Aarti, tie Raksha Sutra on his right wrist and after feeding him sweets, pray for his longevity, happiness and prosperity. Brothers should renew their resolve to protect and support their sisters by giving them gifts.