Patna: Raksha Bandhan will be celebrated on Friday, August 28, with the full moon (Purnima) of the Shravan month coinciding with the Udaya Tithi. This means the festival will be observed throughout the day.
There will also be no Bhadra restriction on Raksha Bandhan this year, according to the traditional Panchang calculations cited for the festival.
Purnima Tithi Until 9:27 AM
The Purnima Tithi will continue until 9:27 AM on August 28. Since the full moon prevails at sunrise, the Udaya Tithi rule allows Raksha Bandhan to be observed throughout the day.
The Shatabhisha Nakshatra is considered favourable for the Rakhi ceremony. Sisters traditionally tie Rakhi on their brothers’ wrists and pray for their happiness, health and longevity.
Friday And Full Moon Coincide
This year’s Raksha Bandhan falls on Friday, which is traditionally associated with happiness, harmony and relationships in astrology.
The full moon is regarded as a symbol of completeness. According to astrological beliefs, the combination of Friday and Purnima is considered favourable for family relationships and affection.
Lunar Eclipse Not Visible In Patna
A partial lunar eclipse is expected to occur on August 28 between 8:04 AM and 11:22 AM. However, it will not be visible in India, including Patna.
As the eclipse will not be visible in the region, the associated Sutak period will not be observed in Patna.
The eclipse is expected to be visible from parts of Antarctica, Africa, Asia and Europe, as well as several oceanic regions.
Auspicious Timings For Tying Rakhi
The following timings have been given for Raksha Bandhan rituals on August 28:
- Purnima Tithi: Until 9:27 AM
- Char-Labh-Amrit Muhurat: 5:29 AM to 10:15 AM
- Abhijit Muhurat: 11:25 AM to 12:16 PM
- Special Auspicious Muhurat: 11:51 AM to 1:26 PM
Zodiac-Wise Auspicious Rakhi Colours
According to astrological beliefs, the following Rakhi colours are considered auspicious for the 12 zodiac signs:
| Zodiac Sign | Auspicious Rakhi Colour |
| Aries (Mesha) | Red, saffron or yellow |
| Taurus (Vrishabha) | Blue or silver |
| Gemini (Mithuna) | Green |
| Cancer (Karka) | White or pearl-studded |
| Leo (Simha) | Pink, red or saffron |
| Virgo (Kanya) | White or green |
| Libra (Tula) | Turquoise or purple |
| Scorpio (Vrishchika) | Red |
| Sagittarius (Dhanu) | Yellow |
| Capricorn (Makara) | Dark red |
| Aquarius (Kumbha) | Rudraksha Rakhi |
| Pisces (Meena) | Yellow or white |
The colour recommendations are based on astrological beliefs and traditional practices. Families may choose Rakhi colours according to their own customs and preferences.
