Major festival · Chicago, USA

Raksha Bandhan 2027 in Chicago

रक्षा बंधन

Monday 16 August 2027 Provisional

Raksha Bandhan 2027 in Chicago falls on Monday, 16 August 2027. 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.

In India (national reference)

17 Aug 2027

Where you are · Chicago

16 Aug 2027

The two differ because the tithi doesn't begin and end at midnight — it can start or finish on different calendar days in Chicago than in New Delhi. DevYatra observes the date correct for where you are, not an India-default calendar.

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 2027 in Chicago?

Raksha Bandhan 2027 in Chicago is on Monday, 16 August 2027, decided at the aparahna window.

Why is Raksha Bandhan on a different date in Chicago than in India?

Because a tithi doesn't start and end at midnight. In India (New Delhi) Raksha Bandhan 2027 is 17 Aug 2027, but the same tithi resolves to 16 Aug 2027 for Chicago's timezone. DevYatra shows the date correct for where you are.

What else is Raksha Bandhan called?

Raksha Bandhan is also known as Rakhi, Rakhi Purnima, Rakshabandhan.

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