Raksha Bandhan in 2023 was celebrated on Wednesday, August 30. The auspicious time (muhurat) for tying the Rakhi began at 9:01 PM on August 30, after the period called Bhadra Kaal ended. It was also acceptable to tie Rakhi early on August 31 before the end of the full moon period (Purnima Tithi) at 7:05 AM.