Raksha Bandhan 2026: World’s Biggest Rakhi To Adorn Lord Jagannath In Odisha On Gamha Purnima
Raksha Bandhan is one of the most sacred Hindu festivals which celebrates the bond of brothers and sisters. The auspicious day is observed on the full moon day (Purnima) of the Hindu lunar calendar month of Shravana, which typically falls in the Gregorian month of August. Every year Odisha celebrates Raksha Bandhan, known locally as Gamha Purnima, with a unique and centuries-old tradition…
Raksha Bandhan 2026 is set to be a grand celebration in Odisha, India, with the world's largest Rakhi being offered to Lord Jagannath. This unique tradition, known as Gamha Purnima, takes place on the full moon day of the Hindu lunar month of Shravana, typically in August. On August 28, 2026, skilled artisans from the Patara community will craft a colossal Rakhi using vibrant cloth and traditional materials, adorned with intricate concentric circular patterns.
This sacred thread symbolizes the strong bond between siblings, as Goddess Subhadra ties large Rakhis to her brothers, Lord Jagannath and Lord Balabhadra, on this day. Raksha Bandhan holds special significance in Odisha as it also marks the birth anniversary of Lord Balabhadra, an elder brother of Lord Jagannath and Goddess Subhadra.
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