Kanha Kishori
Rakhi Purnima · Raksha Bandhan 2026

When is Rakhi in 2026?

Friday, 28 August 2026

Rakhi Purnima 2026 — the day sisters tie a thread of protection on their brothers’ wrists — falls on Friday, 28 August 2026. It’s the full-moon day of the Shravana month in the Hindu calendar. Kanha Kishori’s handcrafted rakhi collection is open for orders now.

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🎁 Order by 18 August 2026 to be safe for delivery across India in time for Rakhi.

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About Rakhi Purnima 2026

The date

Rakhi Purnima 2026 falls on Friday, 28 August 2026. This corresponds to the full-moon (Purnima) day of the Shravana month in the Hindu lunar calendar. The exact Muhurat window for tying the rakhi is announced closer to the date by regional pundits and varies with the Bhadra Kaal timing.

What is Raksha Bandhan?

Raksha Bandhan literally means “the bond of protection.” A sister ties a sacred thread — a rakhi— on her brother’s right wrist, prays for his long life and well-being, and applies a tilak on his forehead. The brother, in turn, promises lifelong protection and offers a gift and money as a token.

In modern India the festival has widened to include cousins, close friends, and increasingly the reverse gesture too — brothers tying a rakhi on a sister’s wrist as a sign of mutual protection.

How early should you order?

We ship every ready-stock order via Delhivery within 1–2 business days. To be safe for a delivery in time for Friday, 28 August 2026, we recommend placing your order at least 7–10 days before:

  • Bangalore (local): order by 25 August
  • Metros (Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata): order by 22 August
  • Tier-2 cities: order by 20 August
  • Remote pincodes: order by 18 August

Shipping is flat ₹100 across India in most cases. See our shipping policy for the detail.

Our Rakhi 2026 collection

Every rakhi is finished by hand at our Bangalore atelier. Styles in the 2026 collection include:

  • Silver rakhi — 92.5 sterling silver with intricate detailing
  • Resin rakhi — modern jewel-like pieces set in clear resin
  • Evil-eye (nazar) rakhi — turkish-nazar aesthetic, for good fortune
  • Bhaiya-Bhabhi rakhi sets — couple pairs, one lumba, one classic
  • Kids rakhi — cartoon charms, soft satin cords, ages 3-12
  • Kundan and pearl designs — for the classic-traditional aesthetic
  • Zari & gota threadwork — the way our nanis made them

Ordering & support

Browse the catalog, add pieces to your bag, and pay when you send the enquiry — or WhatsApp us at +91 99800 42923 for personal recommendations. We’re open Monday to Saturday, 10:00 to 18:00 IST.