Chennai · Tamil Nadu
రక్షా బంధన్ 2026in Chennai
Exact puja times & muhurta computed for Chennai coordinates (13.08°N, 80.27°E)
Key Timings
Festival Date
Friday, August 28, 2026
Sunrise
05:57
Sunset
18:22
Why This Date?
Raksha Bandhan follows the Udaya Tithi rule — the festival is observed on the day when the required tithi prevails at sunrise. This is the default Dharmasindhu convention for festivals without a special time-window requirement.
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Deity
లక్ష్మీ / కృష్ణుడు
Mythology & Legend
In the Bhagavata Purana, when Lord Vishnu won the three worlds from King Bali, Lakshmi tied a thread on Bali's wrist. Moved by this gesture, Bali asked for a wish — and Lakshmi asked for Vishnu's return. In another tradition, Draupadi tore a strip of her sari to bandage Krishna's wounded wrist, and he pledged to protect her.
How to Observe
Sisters tie a decorative thread (Rakhi) on brothers' wrists, apply tilak, offer sweets, and pray for their well-being. Brothers give gifts and pledge to protect their sisters. Today the festival extends beyond blood relations to all bonds of protection.
Significance
Celebrates the sacred bond between siblings and the duty of protection. The Rakhi thread symbolizes love, trust, and the sister's prayer for her brother's long life.