Major festival · Chennai, India
Raksha Bandhan 2026 in Chennai
रक्षा बंधन
Friday
28 August 2026
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Raksha Bandhan 2026 in Chennai falls on Friday, 28 August 2026. Raksha Bandhan, on the full moon of Shravana, marks the bond between siblings: a sister ties a rakhi on her brother's wrist and he pledges her protection.
About Raksha Bandhan
Raksha Bandhan, on the full moon of Shravana, marks the bond between siblings: a sister ties a rakhi on her brother's wrist and he pledges her protection.
Also known as: Rakhi · Rakhi Purnima · Rakshabandhan.
Frequently asked
When is Raksha Bandhan 2026 in Chennai?
Raksha Bandhan 2026 in Chennai is on Friday, 28 August 2026, decided at the aparahna window.
What else is Raksha Bandhan called?
Raksha Bandhan is also known as Rakhi, Rakhi Purnima, Rakshabandhan.
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