India, Aug. 27 -- Raksha Bandhan brings siblings together every year through a simple ritual that carries a much deeper meaning. As families prepare for the festival on Friday, August 28, 2026, many are checking the Panchang to settle an important question: When should the Rakhi be tied in New Delhi? This year, the answer depends on the timing of Purnima and the end of Bhadra, making the morning of August 28 particularly important for families following traditional timings.

The confusion comes from the fact that Purnima Tithi begins on August 27 and continues into August 28. However, the Raksha Bandhan ceremony should follow the appropriate muhurat rather than simply the date on which Purnima begins. For New Delhi, the available Rakhi-ty...