New York · USA
রক্ষা বন্ধন 2028in New York
Exact puja times & muhurta computed for New York coordinates (40.71°N, -74.01°E)
Key Timings
Festival Date
Friday, August 4, 2028
Sunrise
05:56
Sunset
20:07
Why This Date?
Raksha Bandhan follows the Udaya Tithi rule — the festival is observed on the day when the required tithi prevails at sunrise. This is the default Dharmasindhu convention for festivals without a special time-window requirement.
Puja Vidhi
Materials Required
- Rakhi (sacred thread)
- Roli / Kumkum (vermilion)
- Akshat (unbroken rice)
- Diya (oil/ghee lamp)
- Mishri (rock sugar)
Puja Steps
- 1
Preparation of Aarti Thali
The sister prepares the aarti plate with a lit diya, roli, akshat, mishri, a flower, and the rakhi. Both brother and sis...
- 2
Aarti of Brother
The sister performs aarti of her brother by waving the lit diya plate clockwise around his face three times.
- 3
Tilak on Forehead
The sister applies roli tilak on the brother's forehead with the ring finger, then places akshat (rice grains) on the ti...
Phala (Benefits)
Strengthens the sacred bond between brother and sister, ensures the brother's long life and prosperity, grants divine protection to both siblings, and invokes the blessings of the family lineage
Calculation Proof — Transparent Audit Trail
Deity
লক্ষ্মী / কৃষ্ণ
Legend & History
In the Bhagavata Purana, when Lord Vishnu won the three worlds from King Bali, Lakshmi tied a thread on Bali's wrist. Moved by this gesture, Bali asked for a wish — and Lakshmi asked for Vishnu's retu...Read full legend →
In the Bhagavata Purana, when Lord Vishnu won the three worlds from King Bali, Lakshmi tied a thread on Bali's wrist. Moved by this gesture, Bali asked for a wish — and Lakshmi asked for Vishnu's return. In another tradition, Draupadi tore a strip of her sari to bandage Krishna's wounded wrist, and he pledged to protect her.
How to Observe
Sisters tie a decorative thread (Rakhi) on brothers' wrists, apply tilak, offer sweets, and pray for their well-being. Brothers give gifts and pledge to protect their sisters. Today the festival extends beyond blood relations to all bonds of protection.
Significance
Celebrates the sacred bond between siblings and the duty of protection. The Rakhi thread symbolizes love, trust, and the sister's prayer for her brother's long life.