Raksha Bandhan 2036 Date — Wednesday, August 6, 2036
When is Raksha Bandhan in 2036? Raksha Bandhan 2036 falls on Wednesday, August 6, 2036.
Observance: Raksha Bandhan. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Raksha Bandhan 2036 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Raksha Bandhan | Wed, 6 August 2036 | Main day |
| Narali Purnima | Wed, 6 August 2036 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2035 | Sat, 18 August 2035 |
| 2036 | Wed, 6 August 2036 |
| 2037 | Tue, 25 August 2037 |
| 2038 | Sat, 14 August 2038 |
| 2039 | Thu, 4 August 2039 |
Hindu festivals around Raksha Bandhan 2036
- Varalakshmi Vratam 2036 date — Fri, 1 August 2036
- Janmashtami 2036 date — Fri, 15 August 2036
- Nag Panchami 2036 date — Sun, 27 July 2036
- Dahi Handi 2036 date — Sat, 16 August 2036
- Hariyali Teej 2036 date — Fri, 25 July 2036
- Hartalika Teej 2036 date — Sun, 24 August 2036
- Ganesh Chaturthi 2036 date — Mon, 25 August 2036
- Onam 2036 date — Wed, 3 September 2036
- Guru Purnima 2036 date — Tue, 8 July 2036
- Anant Chaturdashi 2036 date — Thu, 4 September 2036
- Jagannath Rath Yatra 2036 date — Wed, 25 June 2036
- Vat Savitri 2036 date — Tue, 24 June 2036
