Raksha Bandhan 2027
Raksha Bandhan, or Rakhi, in 2027: the day and the time to tie the rakhi for your city, free of Bhadrā.
Raksha Bandhan in Delhi
Tuesday, 17 August
Raksha Bandhan is in 303 days. In Delhi, the Pūrṇimā lasts more than three muhūrtas after Tuesday’s sunrise, so Raksha Bandhan is on Tuesday, in the afternoon or at pradoṣa, free of Bhadrā.
Raksha Bandhan in Mumbai
Tuesday, 17 August
Raksha Bandhan is in 303 days. In Mumbai, the Pūrṇimā lasts more than three muhūrtas after Tuesday’s sunrise, so Raksha Bandhan is on Tuesday, in the afternoon or at pradoṣa, free of Bhadrā.
Raksha Bandhan in Kolkata
Tuesday, 17 August
Raksha Bandhan is in 303 days. In Kolkata, the Pūrṇimā lasts more than three muhūrtas after Tuesday’s sunrise, so Raksha Bandhan is on Tuesday, in the afternoon or at pradoṣa, free of Bhadrā.
Raksha Bandhan in Chennai
Tuesday, 17 August
Raksha Bandhan is in 303 days. In Chennai, the Pūrṇimā lasts more than three muhūrtas after Tuesday’s sunrise, so Raksha Bandhan is on Tuesday, in the afternoon or at pradoṣa, free of Bhadrā.
Raksha Bandhan in Bengaluru
Tuesday, 17 August
Raksha Bandhan is in 303 days. In Bengaluru, the Pūrṇimā lasts more than three muhūrtas after Tuesday’s sunrise, so Raksha Bandhan is on Tuesday, in the afternoon or at pradoṣa, free of Bhadrā.
Raksha Bandhan in Hyderabad
Tuesday, 17 August
Raksha Bandhan is in 303 days. In Hyderabad, the Pūrṇimā lasts more than three muhūrtas after Tuesday’s sunrise, so Raksha Bandhan is on Tuesday, in the afternoon or at pradoṣa, free of Bhadrā.
Raksha Bandhan in Ahmedabad
Tuesday, 17 August
Raksha Bandhan is in 303 days. In Ahmedabad, the Pūrṇimā lasts more than three muhūrtas after Tuesday’s sunrise, so Raksha Bandhan is on Tuesday, in the afternoon or at pradoṣa, free of Bhadrā.
Raksha Bandhan in Pune
Tuesday, 17 August
Raksha Bandhan is in 303 days. In Pune, the Pūrṇimā lasts more than three muhūrtas after Tuesday’s sunrise, so Raksha Bandhan is on Tuesday, in the afternoon or at pradoṣa, free of Bhadrā.
Raksha Bandhan in Jaipur
Tuesday, 17 August
Raksha Bandhan is in 303 days. In Jaipur, the Pūrṇimā lasts more than three muhūrtas after Tuesday’s sunrise, so Raksha Bandhan is on Tuesday, in the afternoon or at pradoṣa, free of Bhadrā.
Raksha Bandhan in Lucknow
Tuesday, 17 August
Raksha Bandhan is in 303 days. In Lucknow, the Pūrṇimā lasts more than three muhūrtas after Tuesday’s sunrise, so Raksha Bandhan is on Tuesday, in the afternoon or at pradoṣa, free of Bhadrā.
Raksha Bandhan in London
Monday, 16 August
Raksha Bandhan is in 303 days. In London, the Pūrṇimā lasts under three muhūrtas after Tuesday’s sunrise, so Raksha Bandhan is on the earlier day, Monday, at pradoṣa, free of Bhadrā.
Raksha Bandhan in New York City
Monday, 16 August
Raksha Bandhan is in 303 days. In New York City, the Pūrṇimā lasts more than three muhūrtas after Monday’s sunrise, so Raksha Bandhan is on Monday, in the afternoon or at pradoṣa, free of Bhadrā.
Raksha Bandhan in Toronto
Monday, 16 August
Raksha Bandhan is in 303 days. In Toronto, the Pūrṇimā lasts more than three muhūrtas after Monday’s sunrise, so Raksha Bandhan is on Monday, in the afternoon or at pradoṣa, free of Bhadrā.
Raksha Bandhan in Sydney
Tuesday, 17 August
Raksha Bandhan is in 303 days. In Sydney, the Pūrṇimā lasts more than three muhūrtas after Tuesday’s sunrise, so Raksha Bandhan is on Tuesday, in the afternoon or at pradoṣa, free of Bhadrā.
Raksha Bandhan in Dubai
Tuesday, 17 August
Raksha Bandhan is in 303 days. In Dubai, the Pūrṇimā lasts more than three muhūrtas after Tuesday’s sunrise, so Raksha Bandhan is on Tuesday, in the afternoon or at pradoṣa, free of Bhadrā.
Raksha Bandhan in Singapore
Tuesday, 17 August
Raksha Bandhan is in 303 days. In Singapore, the Pūrṇimā lasts more than three muhūrtas after Tuesday’s sunrise, so Raksha Bandhan is on Tuesday, in the afternoon or at pradoṣa, free of Bhadrā.
How the day is chosen
On the Śrāvaṇa Pūrṇimā the rakṣā is tied free of Bhadrā. If the Pūrṇimā lasts more than three muhūrtas after the later sunrise, it is tied that day, in the afternoon or at pradoṣa; if not, it is tied on the earlier day, at pradoṣa. Dharmasindhu p. 49
Monday or Tuesday in Delhi
Delhi timeIn Delhi, the Pūrṇimā runs from Mon 10:29 to Tue 12:58: the Pūrṇimā lasts more than three muhūrtas after Tuesday’s sunrise, so Raksha Bandhan is on Tuesday, in the afternoon or at pradoṣa, free of Bhadrā. Dharmasindhu p. 49
How the day is chosen
On the Śrāvaṇa Pūrṇimā the rakṣā is tied free of Bhadrā. If the Pūrṇimā lasts more than three muhūrtas after the later sunrise, it is tied that day, in the afternoon or at pradoṣa; if not, it is tied on the earlier day, at pradoṣa. Dharmasindhu p. 49
Monday or Tuesday in Mumbai
Mumbai timeIn Mumbai, the Pūrṇimā runs from Mon 10:29 to Tue 12:58: the Pūrṇimā lasts more than three muhūrtas after Tuesday’s sunrise, so Raksha Bandhan is on Tuesday, in the afternoon or at pradoṣa, free of Bhadrā. Dharmasindhu p. 49
How the day is chosen
On the Śrāvaṇa Pūrṇimā the rakṣā is tied free of Bhadrā. If the Pūrṇimā lasts more than three muhūrtas after the later sunrise, it is tied that day, in the afternoon or at pradoṣa; if not, it is tied on the earlier day, at pradoṣa. Dharmasindhu p. 49
Monday or Tuesday in Kolkata
Kolkata timeIn Kolkata, the Pūrṇimā runs from Mon 10:29 to Tue 12:58: the Pūrṇimā lasts more than three muhūrtas after Tuesday’s sunrise, so Raksha Bandhan is on Tuesday, in the afternoon or at pradoṣa, free of Bhadrā. Dharmasindhu p. 49
How the day is chosen
On the Śrāvaṇa Pūrṇimā the rakṣā is tied free of Bhadrā. If the Pūrṇimā lasts more than three muhūrtas after the later sunrise, it is tied that day, in the afternoon or at pradoṣa; if not, it is tied on the earlier day, at pradoṣa. Dharmasindhu p. 49
Monday or Tuesday in Chennai
Chennai timeIn Chennai, the Pūrṇimā runs from Mon 10:29 to Tue 12:58: the Pūrṇimā lasts more than three muhūrtas after Tuesday’s sunrise, so Raksha Bandhan is on Tuesday, in the afternoon or at pradoṣa, free of Bhadrā. Dharmasindhu p. 49
How the day is chosen
On the Śrāvaṇa Pūrṇimā the rakṣā is tied free of Bhadrā. If the Pūrṇimā lasts more than three muhūrtas after the later sunrise, it is tied that day, in the afternoon or at pradoṣa; if not, it is tied on the earlier day, at pradoṣa. Dharmasindhu p. 49
Monday or Tuesday in Bengaluru
Bengaluru timeIn Bengaluru, the Pūrṇimā runs from Mon 10:29 to Tue 12:58: the Pūrṇimā lasts more than three muhūrtas after Tuesday’s sunrise, so Raksha Bandhan is on Tuesday, in the afternoon or at pradoṣa, free of Bhadrā. Dharmasindhu p. 49
How the day is chosen
On the Śrāvaṇa Pūrṇimā the rakṣā is tied free of Bhadrā. If the Pūrṇimā lasts more than three muhūrtas after the later sunrise, it is tied that day, in the afternoon or at pradoṣa; if not, it is tied on the earlier day, at pradoṣa. Dharmasindhu p. 49
Monday or Tuesday in Hyderabad
Hyderabad timeIn Hyderabad, the Pūrṇimā runs from Mon 10:29 to Tue 12:58: the Pūrṇimā lasts more than three muhūrtas after Tuesday’s sunrise, so Raksha Bandhan is on Tuesday, in the afternoon or at pradoṣa, free of Bhadrā. Dharmasindhu p. 49
How the day is chosen
On the Śrāvaṇa Pūrṇimā the rakṣā is tied free of Bhadrā. If the Pūrṇimā lasts more than three muhūrtas after the later sunrise, it is tied that day, in the afternoon or at pradoṣa; if not, it is tied on the earlier day, at pradoṣa. Dharmasindhu p. 49
Monday or Tuesday in Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad timeIn Ahmedabad, the Pūrṇimā runs from Mon 10:29 to Tue 12:58: the Pūrṇimā lasts more than three muhūrtas after Tuesday’s sunrise, so Raksha Bandhan is on Tuesday, in the afternoon or at pradoṣa, free of Bhadrā. Dharmasindhu p. 49
How the day is chosen
On the Śrāvaṇa Pūrṇimā the rakṣā is tied free of Bhadrā. If the Pūrṇimā lasts more than three muhūrtas after the later sunrise, it is tied that day, in the afternoon or at pradoṣa; if not, it is tied on the earlier day, at pradoṣa. Dharmasindhu p. 49
Monday or Tuesday in Pune
Pune timeIn Pune, the Pūrṇimā runs from Mon 10:29 to Tue 12:58: the Pūrṇimā lasts more than three muhūrtas after Tuesday’s sunrise, so Raksha Bandhan is on Tuesday, in the afternoon or at pradoṣa, free of Bhadrā. Dharmasindhu p. 49
How the day is chosen
On the Śrāvaṇa Pūrṇimā the rakṣā is tied free of Bhadrā. If the Pūrṇimā lasts more than three muhūrtas after the later sunrise, it is tied that day, in the afternoon or at pradoṣa; if not, it is tied on the earlier day, at pradoṣa. Dharmasindhu p. 49
Monday or Tuesday in Jaipur
Jaipur timeIn Jaipur, the Pūrṇimā runs from Mon 10:29 to Tue 12:58: the Pūrṇimā lasts more than three muhūrtas after Tuesday’s sunrise, so Raksha Bandhan is on Tuesday, in the afternoon or at pradoṣa, free of Bhadrā. Dharmasindhu p. 49
How the day is chosen
On the Śrāvaṇa Pūrṇimā the rakṣā is tied free of Bhadrā. If the Pūrṇimā lasts more than three muhūrtas after the later sunrise, it is tied that day, in the afternoon or at pradoṣa; if not, it is tied on the earlier day, at pradoṣa. Dharmasindhu p. 49
Monday or Tuesday in Lucknow
Lucknow timeIn Lucknow, the Pūrṇimā runs from Mon 10:29 to Tue 12:58: the Pūrṇimā lasts more than three muhūrtas after Tuesday’s sunrise, so Raksha Bandhan is on Tuesday, in the afternoon or at pradoṣa, free of Bhadrā. Dharmasindhu p. 49
How the day is chosen
On the Śrāvaṇa Pūrṇimā the rakṣā is tied free of Bhadrā. If the Pūrṇimā lasts more than three muhūrtas after the later sunrise, it is tied that day, in the afternoon or at pradoṣa; if not, it is tied on the earlier day, at pradoṣa. Dharmasindhu p. 49
Monday or Tuesday in London
London timeIn London, the Pūrṇimā runs from Mon 05:59 to Tue 08:28: the Pūrṇimā lasts under three muhūrtas after Tuesday’s sunrise, so Raksha Bandhan is on the earlier day, Monday, at pradoṣa, free of Bhadrā. Dharmasindhu p. 49
How the day is chosen
On the Śrāvaṇa Pūrṇimā the rakṣā is tied free of Bhadrā. If the Pūrṇimā lasts more than three muhūrtas after the later sunrise, it is tied that day, in the afternoon or at pradoṣa; if not, it is tied on the earlier day, at pradoṣa. Dharmasindhu p. 49
Sunday or Monday in New York City
New York City timeIn New York City, the Pūrṇimā runs from Mon 00:59 to Tue 03:28: the Pūrṇimā lasts more than three muhūrtas after Monday’s sunrise, so Raksha Bandhan is on Monday, in the afternoon or at pradoṣa, free of Bhadrā. Dharmasindhu p. 49
How the day is chosen
On the Śrāvaṇa Pūrṇimā the rakṣā is tied free of Bhadrā. If the Pūrṇimā lasts more than three muhūrtas after the later sunrise, it is tied that day, in the afternoon or at pradoṣa; if not, it is tied on the earlier day, at pradoṣa. Dharmasindhu p. 49
Sunday or Monday in Toronto
Toronto timeIn Toronto, the Pūrṇimā runs from Mon 00:59 to Tue 03:28: the Pūrṇimā lasts more than three muhūrtas after Monday’s sunrise, so Raksha Bandhan is on Monday, in the afternoon or at pradoṣa, free of Bhadrā. Dharmasindhu p. 49
How the day is chosen
On the Śrāvaṇa Pūrṇimā the rakṣā is tied free of Bhadrā. If the Pūrṇimā lasts more than three muhūrtas after the later sunrise, it is tied that day, in the afternoon or at pradoṣa; if not, it is tied on the earlier day, at pradoṣa. Dharmasindhu p. 49
Monday or Tuesday in Sydney
Sydney timeIn Sydney, the Pūrṇimā runs from Mon 14:59 to Tue 17:28: the Pūrṇimā lasts more than three muhūrtas after Tuesday’s sunrise, so Raksha Bandhan is on Tuesday, in the afternoon or at pradoṣa, free of Bhadrā. Dharmasindhu p. 49
How the day is chosen
On the Śrāvaṇa Pūrṇimā the rakṣā is tied free of Bhadrā. If the Pūrṇimā lasts more than three muhūrtas after the later sunrise, it is tied that day, in the afternoon or at pradoṣa; if not, it is tied on the earlier day, at pradoṣa. Dharmasindhu p. 49
Monday or Tuesday in Dubai
Dubai timeIn Dubai, the Pūrṇimā runs from Mon 08:59 to Tue 11:28: the Pūrṇimā lasts more than three muhūrtas after Tuesday’s sunrise, so Raksha Bandhan is on Tuesday, in the afternoon or at pradoṣa, free of Bhadrā. Dharmasindhu p. 49
How the day is chosen
On the Śrāvaṇa Pūrṇimā the rakṣā is tied free of Bhadrā. If the Pūrṇimā lasts more than three muhūrtas after the later sunrise, it is tied that day, in the afternoon or at pradoṣa; if not, it is tied on the earlier day, at pradoṣa. Dharmasindhu p. 49
Monday or Tuesday in Singapore
Singapore timeIn Singapore, the Pūrṇimā runs from Mon 12:59 to Tue 15:28: the Pūrṇimā lasts more than three muhūrtas after Tuesday’s sunrise, so Raksha Bandhan is on Tuesday, in the afternoon or at pradoṣa, free of Bhadrā. Dharmasindhu p. 49
Raksha Bandhan 2027 around the world
Each city’s own sunrise and sunset- LondonRakhi 20:19 – 22:14
- New York CityRakhi 14:22 – 17:06
- TorontoRakhi 14:44 – 17:31
- DelhiRakhi 13:43 – 16:20
- MumbaiRakhi 13:58 – 16:31
- KolkataRakhi 12:57 – 15:31
- ChennaiRakhi 13:28 – 15:58
- BengaluruRakhi 13:38 – 16:08
- HyderabadRakhi 13:36 – 16:08
- AhmedabadRakhi 14:00 – 16:35
- PuneRakhi 13:54 – 16:27
- JaipurRakhi 13:48 – 16:25
- LucknowRakhi 13:28 – 16:04
- SydneyRakhi 13:04 – 15:15
- DubaiRakhi 13:40 – 16:15
- SingaporeRakhi 14:21 – 16:47
Other years: Raksha Bandhan 2026, Raksha Bandhan 2028; all Raksha Bandhan dates.
Questions
From the Dharmasindhu p. 49, with the page for each.
When is Raksha Bandhan 2027?
In Delhi, on Tuesday, 17 August 2027, with the rakhi tied from 13:43 to 16:20, free of Bhadrā. In London, New York City and Toronto, it is Monday, 16 August. Dharmasindhu p. 49
Why is Rakhi not tied during Bhadra?
Bhadrā, the Viṣṭi karaṇa that fills the Pūrṇimā’s first half, is avoided for the rakṣā: a verse quoted by the Nirṇaya-sindhu says a rakhi tied in it harms the king. It is tied once Bhadrā is over. Nirṇaya-sindhu p. 180
Why do some calendars give another day?
The Nirṇaya-sindhu ties the rakṣā on the earlier day’s afternoon, after Bhadrā even at night, and never on the Pūrṇimā joined to Pratipadā. This page follows the Dharmasindhu’s rule and shows the Nirṇaya-sindhu’s day beside it where they differ. Nirṇaya-sindhu p. 180; Dharmasindhu p. 49
Why is the date different in the US or UK?
Raksha Bandhan is decided by how long the Pūrṇimā lasts after sunrise at the city. The tithi begins and ends at the same moment everywhere, but sunrise and sunset come at different hours, so a city far to the west or east can keep another day. Dharmasindhu p. 49
How the day is found
Read the methodology- The day
- The later day is kept when the Śrāvaṇa Pūrṇimā lasts more than three muhūrtas after its sunrise, and otherwise the earlier day. Dharmasindhu p. 49.
- The time
- That day’s afternoon (the fourth fifth of the daytime, our reading) or pradoṣa, free of Bhadrā, the Pūrṇimā’s first half.
- Nirṇaya-sindhu
- The earlier day’s afternoon, after Bhadrā even at night, never the Pūrṇimā joined with Pratipadā (p. 180).
- Sunrise and sunset
- At the centre of the Sun’s disc, with refraction, for the chosen city. Every date is that city’s own.
Sunrise and sunset at the centre of the Sun’s disc, with refraction · Lahiri ayanamsa for month names · each city’s own time · Swiss Ephemeris · Method