What time does the Raksha Bandhan celebration start?

The celebration runs from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at Radha Krishna Temple of North Carolina in Apex, NC.

Is registration required to attend?

All are welcome to attend. Registration details, if needed, will be posted here closer to the event.

Where is the event held?

At Radha Krishna Temple of North Carolina, 23 Radhika Way, Apex, NC.

Raksha Bandhan 2026 | Rakhi Celebration

About the Celebration

Raksha Bandhan at RKTNC

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Raksha Bandhan, the sacred thread of protection, celebrates the timeless bond between brothers and sisters — and, in its deeper sense, the vow to protect and uphold one another with love, respect, and duty.

Join us at Radha Krishna Temple of North Carolina in Apex for a heartfelt evening: the rakhi tying ceremony on all the deities, a satsang with kirtan, bhajans, and meditation, and a discourse on the significance of Raksha Bandhan.

Activities

Rakhi

Sacred Thread

Aug 27

2026

Thursday, August 27

Raksha Bandhan Celebration 2026

6:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Bring your family for an evening honoring the sacred bond of protection and love — join us for the rakhi tying ceremony, satsang, and discourse on Raksha Bandhan.

Program Highlights

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Rakhi Tying Ceremony | 6:00 PM

At RKTNC, rakhi is tied on all the deities in the temple, symbolizing that God alone is our true protector. Devotees also tie rakhi on their brothers and loved ones, invoking blessings of protection, love, and a lifelong bond — guided by the temple priests.

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Satsang | 6:45 PM

An uplifting satsang with kirtan, bhajans, guided meditation, and a discourse on the Bhagavad Gita — filling the evening with devotion, peace, and joy.

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Discourse | 7:30 PM

A dedicated discourse on the spiritual and cultural significance of Raksha Bandhan — the sacred thread that binds not only brothers and sisters, but all who vow to protect and uplift one another.