Delhi-Meerut Expressway crawls for hours as Raksha Bandhan traffic hits NCR
Raksha Bandhan travel caused significant traffic delays across Noida and Ghaziabad. Commuters faced hours of congestion on major roads and expressways. Heavy pressure on roads intensified due to thousands traveling to hometowns. Rain spells further worsened the already difficult traffic situation. Festive rush continued, impacting key routes connecting Delhi-NCR with western Uttar Pradesh.
Raksha Bandhan 2026 is set to be celebrated on August 28 in Delhi and much of North India. This date is determined by the Purnima tithi, which begins on August 27 but continues into the following morning. The festival is traditionally observed on the full moon day of the Hindu month of Shravan. However, the Purnima tithi overlaps with the Bhadra Kaal period, which is considered inauspicious for performing ceremonies.
As a result, the main shubh muhurat for tying Rakhi falls from 5:57 am to 9:48 am on August 28, after Bhadra has ended. This window lasts approximately three hours and 51 minutes. Families who cannot complete the ritual during this morning window still have alternatives according to traditional timing divisions such as the Aparahna and Pradosh periods.
While some panchangs may list the festival date as August 27, the official celebration is on August 28.
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