Society · India
August Festivals and Auspicious Dates in India
Several Indian media outlets have provided information regarding the dates and auspicious timings for upcoming festivals in August 2026. Key events covered include Raksha Bandhan and Hariyali Teej. For Raksha Bandhan, discussions center on whether it will be observed on August 27 or 28, with explanations referencing the Hindu lunar calendar and the timing of the Purnima tithi. Similarly, Hariyali Teej's date is clarified based on the Shukla Paksha Tritiya tithi, with a focus on the Udaya tithi for determining the fasting day.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
Left 0 · Centre 2 · Right 1 n = 3
- Centre (2): Dainik Bhaskar, Jansatta
- Right (1): Aaj Tak