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Raksha Bandhan 2029 in Singapore

Raksha Bandhan 2029 in Singapore falls on Friday, August 24, 2029. Rakhi window is 7:02 AM to 9:52 AM GMT+8. In India it is observed on August 23, 2029.

Raksha Bandhan 2029 timings for Singapore

Date in SingaporeFriday, August 24, 2029
Tithi — Shravana Purnima (aparahna)begins Aug 23, 9:19 AM
ends Aug 24, 9:52 AM
Rakhi window7:02 AM – 9:52 AM
Time zoneGMT+8 · Singapore
Important if you are coordinating with family in India: Raksha Bandhan falls on August 24, 2029 in Singapore, but on August 23, 2029 in India. Hindu observances are tied to the tithi at your local sunrise (or to a local moment such as sunset or midnight), so the calendar date legitimately shifts by a day across time zones. Both are correct for their own location.

What Raksha Bandhan means

Religious significance

The "bond of protection": a sister ties a sacred rakhi thread on her brother’s wrist, prays for his long life, and he vows to protect her. Scriptural echoes include Indrani tying a protective thread on Indra, and Draupadi binding Krishna’s wounded finger with her sari — which Krishna repaid manifold.

Cultural significance

A pan-Indian celebration of the sibling bond, extending to cousins and chosen family. Homes fill with sweets and gifts; markets glitter with rakhis for weeks. The same full moon is also Narali Purnima for coastal communities and the day of changing the sacred thread (Upakarma/Avani Avittam) for many South Indians.

Good to know

Tradition prescribes tying the rakhi during aparahna (afternoon) while avoiding Bhadra — the timing shown here follows that rule. Sisters typically also do aarti and apply tilak before sweets are exchanged.

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