Shubh Muhurat For Raksha Bandhan During Chandra Grahan On August 28; Happy Rakhi Wishes For Brothers, Sisters

This year's Raksha Bandhan falls on August 28, the same day when the world will witness a partial Chandra Grahan, or a partial lunar eclipse, as it is popularly called. Some countries will also see a blood moon. However, Grahan usually is perceived as a bad sign, as they come with Sutak Kaal restrictions. There is also worry about Bhadra Kaal timings that Indians often wish to avoid since they are seen as bad luck or a bad sign to carry an auspicious moment like Rakhi. India is a nation of deep culture and devotion, and hence naturally people would want to avoid any Sutak kaal or Bhadra kaal.

Raksha Bandhan: Will Bhadra Kaal Be Visible On August 28?

As per the AstroJap blog, there are no Bhadra Kaal moments in this year's Raksha Bandhan celebration on August 28. A morning muhurat this clean—full tithi coverage, zero Bhadra—is not guaranteed every year, so families who can manage the early window should take it. If your city's local panchang shows the tithi ending slightly earlier or later than 9:48 AM, follow your local panchang; a small regional variation of a few minutes is normal.

Raksha Bandhan: Shubh Muhurat Timing

Since Raksha Bandhan is a tithi-based festival, the best shubh muhurat is seen in the early hours of August 28. The most auspicious timing is between 05:57 am to 09:48 am.

The Purnima tithi has already begun at 09:08 am of August 27 and will end at 09:48 am on August 28. Hence, there is a clear over-24-hour timing to tie Rakhi, but the most auspicious timing is in the early hours of Friday.

Raksha Bandhan is a festival that celebrates the purest bond between brothers and sisters. Every year, on this festival, sisters tie a rakhi on their brothers wrist with prayers for his prosperity, good health and future ahead. The brothers in return gift their sisters with a vow of protectiveness. They exchange sweets to commemorate the ceremony.

However, for those who could not fulfill the ceremony during the morning auspicious timing, there is another auspicious moment in the early afternoon but before sunset to avoid Rahu Kalam.

What Is Bhadra Kaal?

Bhadra Kaal is seen as an inauspicious period where tying a rakhi is usually avoided. The belief is that Ravana, on whose wrist a Rakhi was tied during a Bhadra Kaal moment, faced a downfall in that same year. Hence, sisters and brothers both would prefer to avoid this moment for prosperous years ahead.

But worry not! This year, the Bhadra Kaal moment ends before the sunrise on August 28, as per the astrology report, and will not overlap or coincide with the auspicious timing of Rakhi.

Raksha Bandhan 2026: Will Sutak Kaal Apply Due To Chandra Grahan?

No! This partial Chandra Grahan will be visible only in countries that are part of the Americas, Europe, and the African continents. Hence, the Chandra Grahan, or partial lunar eclipse, will not be visible in India. The tradition of Rakhi is a Vedic practice, and it is only impacted by Sutak Kaal due to the local visibility of the eclipse. But since no Grahan will happen in India, Sutak Kaal will not be applied on August 28.

Happy Raksha Bandhan 2026 Wishes

Here are some of the heartfelt wishes to share between brothers and sisters on August 28, as per CaratLane blog.

Happy Raksha Bandhan Wishes To Brothers

1. Happy Rakhi to the one who has stood by me like a rock through every phase of life.

2. You've been my guide, protector, and friend-Happy Rakhi to the best brother ever.

3. On this Raksha Bandhan, I pray for your happiness and success always. Happy Rakhi.

4. You've filled my childhood with laughter and my life with love. Happy Rakhi, bhai.

5. No matter how far we are, you'll always be my hero. Happy Rakshabandhan, brother.

6. You may tease me endlessly, but I know you care deeply. Happy Rakhi to my favourite sibling.

Happy Rakhi Wishes For Sisters

7. Happy Rakhi to the sister who brings grace, joy, and wisdom into my life.

8. Here's to the bond that's filled with laughter, secrets, and shared dreams. Happy Rakhi.

9. From fights over the remote to life's biggest lessons-thank you, sis. Happy Rakhi.

10. No distance can lessen the love I have for you. Happy Rakhi 2026.

11. You're the reason our home feels like love. Happy Rakshabandhan, dear sister.

12. To my cheerleader, counsellor, and best friend-Happy Rakshabandhan.

13. I cherish every moment we've spent together. Happy Rakhi to my dearest sister.

Funny and Light-Hearted Happy Rakhi Wishes

14. Happy Rakhi to the sibling who owes me unlimited chocolates and favours.

15. You're lucky to have me as your sibling. Happy Rakhi, and don't forget the gift.

16. Happy Rakshabandhan! Let's call a truce-until next year at least.

17. Happy Rakhi to the one who knows all my secrets-and still blackmails me for extra gifts.

18. Thanks for all the childhood fights-they made me a warrior. Happy Rakhi.

19. Happy Rakhi! I promise to tolerate you another year with love (and eye-rolls).

20. You're annoying, but you're mine. Happy Rakshabandhan, troublemaker.