INDIA — Rakshabandhan 2026 will be observed on Friday, August 28, with the Shravan Purnima falling across August 27 and 28. According to the Varanasi Panchang information provided, the Purnima Tithi begins at 8:31 AM on August 27 and continues until 9:18 AM on August 28, while Bhadra ends at 8:54 PM on August 27. This means there will be no Bhadra obstruction during the Rakhi observance on August 28.
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