India, Aug. 26 -- The auspicious festival of Raksha Bandhan, also known as Rakhi, is celebrated every year in Shravana month during the full moon day or Purnima day. The festival honours and celebrates the relationship between siblings.

Every year, there is confusion about the festival date. This year too, people are confused whether to celebrate Rakhi on August 27 or 28. Let's find out the correct date, shubh muhurat, and more about the joyous occasion:

Every year, according to Drik Panchang, Bhadra casts a shadow on the festival of Raksha Bandhan. According to rituals, it is best to tie the Rakhi on the full moon day, but it should never be tied during the Bhadra period. This year, the last Lunar Eclipse of the year falls on the day R...