Raksha Bandhan 2027 — Tuesday 17 August
రక్షా బంధన్ 2027
Shravana Purnima · Rakhi / Rakhi Purnima / Shravana Purnima · Purnima Tithi 16 Aug 10:31 IST – 17 Aug 13:00 IST · Rakhi may be tied from sunrise 05:59 IST until the tithi ends at 13:00 IST on 17 Aug; the Bhadra of this Purnima falls on the night of 16 Aug and is already over (Hyderabad)
Raksha Bandhan 2027 (also called Rakhi / Rakhi Purnima / Shravana Purnima) falls on Tuesday, 17 August 2027. Raksha Bandhan is the thread a sister ties on her brother wrist and the protection he promises in return. The Shravana Purnima on which it falls is also the day of the annual Upakarma, when the sacred thread is changed, so the same full moon carries two threads — one of kinship and one of study. Rakhi is deliberately not tied during Bhadra, the inauspicious half of the Purnima tithi; in 2027 that period falls on the night of 16 August, leaving the whole of the 17th morning clear. Primary observance: Bath before sunrise, a thali set with rakhi, roli, akshat, a lamp and sweets, aarti to the brother, tilak and the rakhi tied on the right wrist, the mantra of protection recited, sweets exchanged and a gift given by the brother. Recommended muhurat: Purnima Tithi 16 Aug 10:31 IST – 17 Aug 13:00 IST · Rakhi may be tied from sunrise 05:59 IST until the tithi ends at 13:00 IST on 17 Aug; the Bhadra of this Purnima falls on the night of 16 Aug and is already over (Hyderabad).
Raksha Bandhan 2027 — Date & Muhurat
| Festival Date | Tuesday, 17 August 2027 |
| Telugu Masa & Tithi | Shravana Purnima |
| Primary Muhurat | Purnima Tithi 16 Aug 10:31 IST – 17 Aug 13:00 IST · Rakhi may be tied from sunrise 05:59 IST until the tithi ends at 13:00 IST on 17 Aug; the Bhadra of this Purnima falls on the night of 16 Aug and is already over (Hyderabad) |
| Alternative Names | Rakhi / Rakhi Purnima / Shravana Purnima |
All timings computed using Lahiri Ayanamsa Swiss Ephemeris for Hyderabad (17.385°N, 78.486°E). For exact local timings in other cities use our Today's Panchangam tool.
Significance of Raksha Bandhan 2027
Raksha Bandhan is the thread a sister ties on her brother wrist and the protection he promises in return. The Shravana Purnima on which it falls is also the day of the annual Upakarma, when the sacred thread is changed, so the same full moon carries two threads — one of kinship and one of study. Rakhi is deliberately not tied during Bhadra, the inauspicious half of the Purnima tithi; in 2027 that period falls on the night of 16 August, leaving the whole of the 17th morning clear.
Key Rituals on Raksha Bandhan 2027
Bath before sunrise, a thali set with rakhi, roli, akshat, a lamp and sweets, aarti to the brother, tilak and the rakhi tied on the right wrist, the mantra of protection recited, sweets exchanged and a gift given by the brother. Households that also keep Upakarma perform the Rishi Tarpanam and change the sacred thread earlier the same morning.
Raksha Bandhan 2027 Puja Samagri Checklist (Shopping List)
Items to procure 1-2 days before Raksha Bandhan 2027:
| # | Item |
|---|---|
| 1 | Rakhi threads |
| 2 | Roli or kumkum and akshat |
| 3 | A brass thali and a ghee lamp |
| 4 | Camphor and agarbatti |
| 5 | Sweets — laddu, barfi or kaju katli |
| 6 | Coconut and a betel leaf with nuts |
| 7 | A small gift for the sister |
| 8 | Sandalwood paste |
| 9 | Rice for the tilak |
| 10 | Fresh flowers for the thali |
Regional Variations of Raksha Bandhan 2027
North and West India: the principal form of the festival, with rakhis posted weeks ahead to brothers living away. Andhra Pradesh and Telangana: kept as Rakhi Pournami, and the same day is the more prominent Jandhyala Purnima with the changing of the sacred thread. Tamil Nadu and Kerala: observed chiefly as Avani Avittam and Upakarma rather than as Rakhi. Maharashtra and coastal Konkan: Narali Purnima, when coconuts are offered to the sea and the fishing season is opened. Odisha and West Bengal: Jhulan Purnima, the last day of the Radha-Krishna swing festival.