New Delhi: Every year, as the festival of Rakshabandhan approaches, sisters become confused about the correct date for tying the Rakhi. This time too, confusion persists among people regarding the dates of August 27th and 28th. The main reason for this confusion is the last lunar eclipse of the year, which occurs on the day of Shravan Purnima. Many feared that the eclipse and the Sutak period might affect the date of the festival. According to astrological calculations and the Panchang, the situation has become completely clear, which has dispelled this confusion. The Panchang has specified two special auspicious times for celebrating Rakshabandhan on August 27th. The first time will be from 6:03 pm to 6:15 pm.

Two auspicious times to tie Rakhi

The calendar lists two special auspicious times for celebrating Raksha Bandhan on August 27. The first time is brief but extremely auspicious, from 6:03 PM to 6:15 PM. 

Those who cannot tie Rakhi in the evening can use another auspicious time. The second auspicious time starts at 8:55 PM and ends at 11:03 PM. 

What will be the effect of lunar eclipse and Sutak period?

According to Indian Standard Time (IST), the last lunar eclipse of the year will occur on August 28th from 6:53 AM to 12:32 PM. Its Sutak period should begin nine hours before the eclipse, i.e., at 9:53 PM on August 27th. However, the relief is that this lunar eclipse will not be visible in India. According to religious beliefs, an eclipse that is not visible does not have a Sutak period or religious implications. This is why the lunar eclipse will not have any negative impact on the festival of Raksha Bandhan, and the festival will be celebrated with great enthusiasm on August 27th.

According to the Hindu calendar, the full moon day of the month of Sawan begins at 5:38 am on August 27th and lasts until 6:18 am on August 28th. Considering the auspicious timing and dates, which are devoid of Bhadra, this year the sacred festival of Raksha Bandhan will be celebrated on August 27th. On this day, sisters will be able to tie the Rakhi on their brothers’ wrists with full rituals.