New Delhi: The festival of Rakshabandhan, symbolizing the unbreakable love and protection of brother and sister, will be celebrated with devotion and enthusiasm across the country on 28th August this year. It often happens that when the Rakhi sent by a sister who lives far away does not reach on time or she is unable to come home due to some reason, the question arises whether the wife can tie Rakhi on her husband's wrist. According to religious texts and beliefs, doing so is not considered appropriate. Rakshabandhan will be celebrated on 28th August in 2026. Purnima Tithi will start at 9:08 AM on August 27 and end at 9:48 AM on August 28.
Adopt these options if sister's Rakhi does not arrive
If the Rakhi sent by the sister does not arrive on time or she is unable to come herself, then instead of getting the wife to tie the Rakhi, the husband can tie the Raksha Sutra on his own wrist. Rakhi can also be tied to the daughters of uncles, aunts or uncles present in the family. With this, the religious resolution of Rakshabandhan is also fulfilled and the dignity of relationships is also maintained.
Can a wife tie Rakhi to her husband?
According to religious matters expert Acharya Madan Mohan, the sacred tradition of Rakshabandhan is to the sanctity of the relationship between sister and brother. Therefore, it is not according to the scriptures for a wife to tie Rakhi or any kind of protective thread on her husband's wrist. They believe that violation of this rule can cause tension and discord in married life. However, scholars say that these beliefs should be seen only from the perspective of tradition and personal faith, but following the tradition correctly is beneficial.
Auspicious time of Rakshabandhan 2026 and status of Bhadra Kaal
Rakshabandhan will be celebrated on 28th August in the year 2026. The special thing this time is that Bhadra Kaal will end before sunrise, due to which there will be an auspicious environment for worship and tying Rakhi throughout the day. Purnima Tithi will start at 9:08 AM on August 27 and end at 9:48 AM on August 28. The most auspicious time to tie Rakhi on this day will be from 5:57 am to 9:48 am. During this period, sisters can tie Raksha Sutra on the wrist of their brothers and pray for their long life.
