Raksha Bandhan 2027
Major FestivalTuesday, 17 August 2027 New Delhi
Raksha Bandhan 2027 · New Delhi
| Date | Weekday | Special name |
|---|---|---|
| 17 August 2027Next | Tuesday | — |
Raksha Bandhan — Significance
Raksha Bandhan celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters. Sisters tie a sacred thread (rakhi) on the brother's wrist, and brothers pledge protection. It falls on Shravan Purnima.
Raksha Bandhan — Mythology & Legend
According to the Mahabharata, Draupadi tied a cloth on Krishna's wrist when he was wounded; Krishna promised to protect her. When the Kauravas tried to disrobe her, Krishna extended the cloth infinitely. The festival also echoes the bond between King Bali and Goddess Lakshmi (Balev).
Raksha Bandhan — Rituals & Puja Vidhi
- In the morning, sisters prepare the thali with rakhi, roli, rice, and diya.
- Sister ties the rakhi on the brother's wrist and applies tilak.
- Brother offers gifts and promises protection; sister performs aarti.
- Exchange sweets and share a family meal; visit or connect with siblings.
- In some regions, priests tie rakhis to devotees at temples.
Raksha Bandhan — Mantras & Prayers
ॐ चन्द्रमसे नमः
oṃ candramase namaḥ
Salutations to Chandra (Moon)
Raksha Bandhan — Traditional Foods
- Sweets (ladoo, barfi)
- Savories
- Traditional family dishes
Raksha Bandhan — Regional celebrations
- North and West (रक्षा बंधन)
- Major festival, gifts
- South India (அவனி அவிட்டம்)
- Avani Avittam (sacred thread change) by some
- Nepal (जनै पूर्णिमा)
- Janai Purnima
Raksha Bandhan — Do / Don't
Do
- Meet or connect with siblings
- Perform aarti with love
- Exchange gifts and sweets
- Wear traditional clothes
Don't
- Do not skip the thread-tying if possible
- Avoid conflict on this day
Raksha Bandhan — FAQ
- What is Raksha Bandhan?
- Raksha Bandhan celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters.
- When is Raksha Bandhan 2027?
- In 2027, Raksha Bandhan falls on Tuesday, 17 August 2027.
- What are the Raksha Bandhan puja rituals?
- In the morning, sisters prepare the thali with rakhi, roli, rice, and diya.; Sister ties the rakhi on the brother's wrist and applies tilak.; Brother offers gifts and promises protection; sister performs aarti.; Exchange sweets and share a family meal; visit or connect with siblings.
- What to eat on Raksha Bandhan?
- Sweets (ladoo, barfi), Savories, Traditional family dishes
- What should you do on Raksha Bandhan?
- Meet or connect with siblings; Perform aarti with love; Exchange gifts and sweets
- What should you avoid on Raksha Bandhan?
- Do not skip the thread-tying if possible; Avoid conflict on this day