Raksha Bandhan 2004 Date — Monday, August 30, 2004
When is Raksha Bandhan in 2004? Raksha Bandhan 2004 falls on Monday, August 30, 2004.
Observance: Raksha Bandhan. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Raksha Bandhan 2004 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Raksha Bandhan | Mon, 30 August 2004 | Main day |
| Narali Purnima | Mon, 30 August 2004 |
Why we celebrate
Sacred full moon of Shravan — rakhi, yajnopavita change, hayagriva jayanti overlap.
How it is celebrated
Temple visits, Satyanarayan katha, holy dip in rivers (where tradition permits), charity, and fasting or sattvic diet. Purnima is ideal for beginning spiritual vows.
Puja timing
Puja after sunrise through midday; Satyanarayan katha often in evening. Moonrise darshan (Chandra puja) is done when the full moon is visible.
Foods & offerings
Sattvic vegetarian food; kheer, puri, halwa for naivedyam. Many avoid non-veg and alcohol. Fasting devotees break with prasad after puja.
Rituals
- Wake early, bathe, and wear clean clothes.
- Perform Satyanarayan puja or Vishnu/Lakshmi puja if it is a Vishnu-related Purnima; Devi puja for Shakta Purnimas.
- Offer flowers, incense, lamp, and naivedyam.
- Charity (dan-dakshina) to priests, cows, or the poor is emphasized on Purnima.
- Chant mantras or read scriptures; many observe upavasa or eat one sattvic meal.
- Evening lamp and gratitude prayer to complete the day.
Raksha Bandhan dates by year
| Year | Date & day |
|---|---|
| 2003 | Tue, 12 August 2003 |
| 2004 | Mon, 30 August 2004 |
| 2005 | Fri, 19 August 2005 |
| 2006 | Wed, 9 August 2006 |
| 2007 | Tue, 28 August 2007 |
Hindu festivals around Raksha Bandhan 2004
- Onam 2004 date — Sat, 28 August 2004
- Varalakshmi Vratam 2004 date — Fri, 27 August 2004
- Janmashtami 2004 date — Tue, 7 September 2004
- Nag Panchami 2004 date — Sat, 21 August 2004
- Dahi Handi 2004 date — Wed, 8 September 2004
- Hariyali Teej 2004 date — Thu, 19 August 2004
- Hartalika Teej 2004 date — Fri, 17 September 2004
- Ganesh Chaturthi 2004 date — Sat, 18 September 2004
- Anant Chaturdashi 2004 date — Mon, 27 September 2004
- Mahalaya Amavasya 2004 date — Thu, 14 October 2004
- Sharad Navratri 2004 date — Fri, 15 October 2004
- Durga Puja 2004 date — Thu, 21 October 2004
