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CompaniesRaksha Bandhan is on Friday, 28 August 2026. In Bhavnagar, the best time to tie Rakhi is between 6:23 AM and 9:48 AM, and there’s no Bhadra to worry about this year, which isn’t the case every year.
Raksha Bandhan 2026 Timing for Bhavnagar
| Detail | Timing |
|---|---|
| Raksha Bandhan date | Friday, 28 August 2026 |
| Best time to tie Rakhi (Bhavnagar) | 6:23 AM to 9:48 AM |
| Purnima Tithi starts | 9:08 AM, 27 August |
| Purnima Tithi ends | 9:48 AM, 28 August |
| Bhadra | Ends before sunrise, no issue this year |
| Chandra Grahan | Happens the same day, can’t be seen in India |
This time is worked out for Bhavnagar. It might run a little differently in other parts of India, use the Bhavnagar time above if that’s where you’re tying Rakhi.
Why You Need to Tie the Rakhi Early This Year
The early time this year comes down to the Purnima Tithi, nothing more. Raksha Bandhan is meant to be done while Purnima is on, and this year that tithi ends at 9:48 AM on the 28th, so it needs to happen in the morning. Some years Purnima runs into the evening and families get more of the day to work with. Either way, the bond between brother and sister is what the day is really about.
Bhadra and Chandra Grahan Updates
Bhadra gets over on the night of 27 August, well before sunrise on the 28th, so there’s no need to wait it out this time. A Chandra Grahan does happen the same day, but it can’t be seen from Bhavnagar or anywhere in India, so that doesn’t affect the ceremony either. Both boxes are clear for the whole morning window.
What to Do if You Miss the Morning Muhurat
If it’s past 9:48 AM and the ceremony hasn’t happened yet, it can still be done. Some families wait for the Aparahna period in the afternoon, others simply tie the Rakhi later in the day whenever everyone’s free.
Timings are based on Panchang calculations for Bhavnagar and can vary slightly by source.
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