India, Aug. 7 -- The auspicious festival of Raksha Bandhan is celebrated annually by siblings with pomp. The day honours the unbreakable and precious bond between brothers and sisters, where the sister ties a Rakhi on her brother's wrist, and the brother, in turn, promises to protect her always.

If you and your loved ones are marking the auspicious occasion, here's everything you need to know about the festival, including the shubh muhurat to tie Rakhi, the correct date, timings, and purnima tithi.

Every year, Raksha Bandhan is celebrated in the Shravana/Sawan month during the full moon or Purnima day. This year, there is confusion around the date, as Purnima tithi begins on August 8. However, according to Drik Panchang, Rakhi falls on ...