Raksha Bandhan 2027 in South Africa: date and local timings
Raksha Bandhan (Rakhi) 2027 falls on Tuesday 17 August 2027 in all 2 South Africa cities listed here. In India it is on Tuesday 17 August 2027 – the same day. The rule: Shravana pournami at sunrise. In Johannesburg the sunrise on 17 August 2027 runs 6:35 AM local time, and the tithi runs from 16 August 2027 6:59 AM to 17 August 2027 9:28 AM. The table gives the date for each city with the sunrise window and the tithi in local clock time (daylight saving applied), all computed from the NASA/JPL ephemeris for the city's own sunrise and sunset, never converted from IST. Dates here follow the Telugu (amanta) almanac rules. Many Hindu families in Fiji, Mauritius and South Africa use North-Indian (purnimanta) almanacs, which name the months differently and can differ for some vratams; the main festivals that are fixed by a tithi at a part of the day come out the same.
| Cities | Date | Sunrise | Tithi (local time) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johannesburg | Tuesday 17 August 2027 | 6:35 AM | 16 August 2027 6:59 AM – 17 August 2027 9:28 AM |
| Durban | Tuesday 17 August 2027 | 6:27 AM | 16 August 2027 6:59 AM – 17 August 2027 9:28 AM |
FAQ
When is Raksha Bandhan 2027 in South Africa?
Raksha Bandhan 2027 is on Tuesday 17 August 2027 in Johannesburg, Durban.
Is Raksha Bandhan on the same day in South Africa and India?
Yes, in India it is on Tuesday 17 August 2027.
How is the date of Raksha Bandhan decided?
Shravana pournami at sunrise.
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