Raksha Bandhan 2041 Date — Monday, August 12, 2041
When is Raksha Bandhan in 2041? Raksha Bandhan 2041 falls on Monday, August 12, 2041.
Observance: Raksha Bandhan. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Raksha Bandhan 2041 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Raksha Bandhan | Mon, 12 August 2041 | Main day |
| Narali Purnima | Mon, 12 August 2041 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2040 | Wed, 22 August 2040 |
| 2041 | Mon, 12 August 2041 |
| 2042 | Sun, 31 August 2042 |
| 2043 | Thu, 20 August 2043 |
| 2044 | Mon, 8 August 2044 |
Hindu festivals around Raksha Bandhan 2041
- Varalakshmi Vratam 2041 date — Fri, 9 August 2041
- Janmashtami 2041 date — Mon, 19 August 2041
- Dahi Handi 2041 date — Tue, 20 August 2041
- Nag Panchami 2041 date — Fri, 2 August 2041
- Hariyali Teej 2041 date — Wed, 31 July 2041
- Hartalika Teej 2041 date — Thu, 29 August 2041
- Ganesh Chaturthi 2041 date — Fri, 30 August 2041
- Onam 2041 date — Sun, 8 September 2041
- Anant Chaturdashi 2041 date — Mon, 9 September 2041
- Guru Purnima 2041 date — Sat, 13 July 2041
- Jagannath Rath Yatra 2041 date — Sun, 30 June 2041
- Mahalaya Amavasya 2041 date — Wed, 25 September 2041
