Raksha Bandhan 2026: Which Gods Should Receive The First Rakhi? Know The Auspicious Tradition

Rakhi is often seen as a celebration of the bond between a brother and sister, but traditional beliefs attach a broader spiritual meaning to the festival. According to religious customs, the first Raksha Sutra on Raksha Bandhan should be offered to God before a sister ties a Rakhi to her brother. Devotees believe the ritual seeks divine protection, removes obstacles and brings peace and prosperity to the family.

According to astrologer and tarot card reader Neetika Sharma, director of Shri Laxminarayan Astro Solution in Ajmer, Raksha Bandhan will be observed on August 28, 2026, based on the auspicious Udaya Tithi tradition.

The full moon (Purnima Tithi) begins at 9:08 am on August 27 and ends at 9:48 am on August 28.

The day will be marked by Shatabhisha Nakshatra, Sukarma Yoga, Bav followed by Kaulav Karan and the Moon's influence in Pisces. Friday coinciding with Sukarma Yoga is also considered especially favourable.

Another important point for devotees is that Bhadra will not affect Raksha Bandhan this year. According to the information provided, sisters can therefore tie Rakhi to their brothers from morning until evening.

Religious traditions suggest offering the first Rakhi to a deity. For women who don't have a biological brother, the same practice can also allow them to consider a deity as a brother and offer a Raksha Sutra with devotion.

The spirit of Raksha Bandhan extends beyond deities and siblings. Certain people and elements that are associated with guidance, protection and sustenance are also considered worthy of a Raksha Sutra.

Devotees can begin the day by taking a bath and wearing clean clothes before preparing the puja thali. Apply kumkum and akshat to the deity's forehead before respectfully tying the Raksha Sutra.

The ritual can then be completed with an aarti and an offering of modak or laddoo. Finally, devotees can pray for the health, longevity, protection and well-being of the entire family.

The tradition adds a spiritual dimension to Raksha Bandhan, turning the festival into not only a celebration of sibling bonds but also an expression of gratitude, faith and the wish for protection.

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According to traditional beliefs, Raksha Bandhan seeks divine protection, removes obstacles, and brings peace and prosperity to the family. The first Raksha Sutra is offered to God.

Raksha Bandhan will be observed on August 28, 2026, according to the Udaya Tithi tradition. Bhadra will not affect the festival, allowing Rakhi to be tied from morning until evening.

The first Rakhi can be offered to Lord Ganesha, Lord Hanuman, Lord Shiva, or Lord Krishna/Laddu Gopal. This is believed to remove obstacles, strengthen confidence, invite blessings, and offer protection.

Nitika Sharma is a renowned astrologer and tarot card reader. A postgraduate in MSc Computer Science and trained in Jyotish Praveen and Jyotish Visharad, Nitika Sharma's articles are published in various newspapers and TV channels. She is also an expert in Vastu predictions. After thoroughly studying astrological texts and striving to make life easier for the general public, many of Nitika Sharma's predictions have proven true. She has over 10 years of experience in astrology.