When is Raksha Bandhan 2018

Raksha Bandhan is on 26th August 2018. It is the first and the most beloved brother-sister festival, which is celebrated in India, the other is Bhai-Dooj. This festival is not only celebrated in India, but in many other countries, including Nepal, U.K., U.S. and many more where India population exists. It is also known as the Rakhi festival, which is celebrated among Sikhs, Hindus, Muslims and Jains. It is the celebration of the love between brother and sister. 

Being one of the favourite festivals, brothers and sisters do search out for when is Raksha Bandhan because on this auspicious day, they plan to take time out from their busy schedules and meet their siblings to celebrate the festival together. This festival is known by many different names like Janaeu Poornima in West Bengal. In Maharashtra, the festival of Raksha Bandhan is celebrated on a large scale and even the markets are filled all over with gifts and beautiful Rakhi designs.

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Raksha Bandhan falls in the month of Shravana, on Purnima or full moon day. Aparahna, late afternoon is the best time on this auspicious day to tie the sacred thread, Rakhi on brother’s wrist. If this time is not available, then Pradosh is the best time to celebrate the occasion. The rites of Raksha Bandhan should not be carried out during Bhadra, malicious time. It is being advised that we should wait for Bhadra to get over before starting our Raksha Bandhan celebrations.