Festival
Rakhi Pournami
రాఖి పౌర్ణమి
📅 August 9, 2026 (Sunday)
Rakhi Pournami (Raksha Bandhan) is the festival celebrating the eternal bond between brothers and sisters. Sisters tie a sacred thread (rakhi) on their brother's wrist — symbolising protection, love, and lifelong care.
Significance
Raksha Bandhan falls on the full moon of Shravana month. 'Raksha' means protection, 'Bandhan' means bond. The festival transcends blood ties — the thread symbolises any bond of unconditional love and protection. Historically, it was also tied by women to kings and soldiers for their safety.
Panchangam details for Sunday, August 9, 2026:
🔭 Source: Prokerala API · Hyderabad (IST)Telugu Year
Season
Varsha Rutuvu (వర్ష ఋతువు) - Monsoon Season
Month
Shravana Maasam (శ్రావణ మాసం)
Paksha
Shukla Paksha (శుక్ల పక్షం)
Tithi
Pournami (పౌర్ణమి) — Full Moon
Tithi Start Time
8:09 PM IST (Aug 8) — ends 5:53 PM IST (Aug 9)
Nakshatra ⭐
Shravana (శ్రవణం)
Yoga 🧘
Vriddhi (వృద్ధి)
Karana 🌓
Balava (బాలవ) from 8:09 PM
Sunrise 🌅
6:04 AM IST
Sunset 🌇
6:39 PM IST
Brahma Muhurtham
4:27 AM – 5:15 AM IST
Amrutha Gadhiyalu
Durmuhurtham
Traditions & Practices
Tying of Rakhi — sister ties the sacred thread on brother's right wrist
Aarti — the sister performs aarti and applies tilak on brother's forehead
Gifts — brother gives gifts to the sister as a token of love
Sweets — sharing of traditional sweets like Laddu, Barfi, and Halwa
Prayers for the long life and safety of the brother
In some regions, Brahmins also renew the sacred Yajnopavita (sacred thread) on this day
Nariyal Purnima — coastal communities offer coconuts to the sea on this day
Happy Raksha Bandhan! Rakhi Pournami Subhakankshalu!
Wishing you and your family a blessed Rakhi Pournami!