Raksha Bandhan
From the timeless bond it honors to the rakhi ceremony itself — everything you need to celebrate Raksha Bandhan with the ones you love
August 28, 2026
What is Raksha Bandhan?
Raksha Bandhan is one of Hinduism's most heartfelt festivals — a celebration of the sacred bond between siblings and the promise of lifelong love and protection.
When is Raksha Bandhan?
This year Raksha Bandhan will be celebrated on August 27th, 2026.
How is Raksha Bandhan celebrated?
The heart of Raksha Bandhan is a simple but deeply meaningful ritual. A sister applies a tilak to her brother's forehead, places akshata — uncooked rice mixed with kumkum — on his head, and ties a rakhi, a sacred thread, around his wrist as a symbol of her love and prayers for his well-being and long life. In return, her brother pledges to protect and support her always, and offers her a gift as a token of his love. In modern practice, rakhi tying is not restricted to biological siblings.
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