Raksha Bandhan 2024 Date — Monday, August 19, 2024
When is Raksha Bandhan in 2024? Raksha Bandhan 2024 falls on Monday, August 19, 2024.
Observance: Raksha Bandhan. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Other years: Raksha Bandhan 2025 date
Raksha Bandhan 2024 muhurat & timings — Delhi
| Sunrise | 05:52 am |
|---|---|
| Sunset | 06:56 pm |
| Moonrise | 06:57 pm |
| Brahma Muhurat | 04:25 am – 05:09 am |
| Abhijit Muhurat | 11:58 am – 12:50 pm |
| Rahu Kaal (avoid) | 07:30 am – 09:08 am |
| Tithi at sunrise | Shukla Purnima |
| Nakshatra | Shravana |
These are the day’s general muhurats and Rahu Kaal for Delhi, computed from the AllMandir panchang. Festival puja timings vary by tradition and city — open the full panchang for Mon, 19 August 2024 or ask your local mandir.
Raksha Bandhan 2024 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Raksha Bandhan | Mon, 19 August 2024 | Main day |
| Narali Purnima | Mon, 19 August 2024 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Mon, 19 August 2024 |
| 2025 | Raksha Bandhan 2025 date |
| 2026 | Raksha Bandhan 2026 date |
Hindu festivals around Raksha Bandhan 2024
- Varalakshmi Vratam 2024 date — Fri, 16 August 2024
- Janmashtami 2024 date — Mon, 26 August 2024
- Dahi Handi 2024 date — Tue, 27 August 2024
- Nag Panchami 2024 date — Fri, 9 August 2024
- Hariyali Teej 2024 date — Wed, 7 August 2024
- Hartalika Teej 2024 date — Fri, 6 September 2024
- Ganesh Chaturthi 2024 date — Sat, 7 September 2024
- Onam 2024 date — Sun, 15 September 2024
- Guru Purnima 2024 date — Sun, 21 July 2024
- Anant Chaturdashi 2024 date — Tue, 17 September 2024
- Jagannath Rath Yatra 2024 date — Sun, 7 July 2024
- Mahalaya Amavasya 2024 date — Wed, 2 October 2024
Raksha Bandhan 2024 puja & muhurat timings in major cities
| City | Abhijit Muhurat | Rahu Kaal (avoid) | Sunrise | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi | 11:58 am – 12:50 pm | 07:30 am – 09:08 am | 05:52 am | 06:56 pm |
| Mumbai | 12:16 pm – 01:07 pm | 07:55 am – 09:31 am | 06:20 am | 07:03 pm |
| Bengaluru | 11:58 am – 12:48 pm | 07:41 am – 09:15 am | 06:07 am | 06:38 pm |
| Chennai | 11:47 am – 12:37 pm | 07:30 am – 09:04 am | 05:57 am | 06:27 pm |
| Hyderabad | 11:54 am – 12:44 pm | 07:34 am – 09:09 am | 05:59 am | 06:39 pm |
| Kolkata | 11:14 am – 12:05 pm | 06:51 am – 08:27 am | 05:15 am | 06:04 pm |
Times come from each city’s own sunrise, sunset and panchang for Mon, 19 August 2024.
Raksha Bandhan 2024 FAQ
What time is Abhijit Muhurat on Raksha Bandhan 2024 in Delhi?
Abhijit Muhurat in Delhi on Mon, 19 August 2024 is 11:58 am – 12:50 pm (local time, AllMandir panchang). See the table for other cities.
