Raksha Bandhan 2042 Date — Sunday, August 31, 2042
When is Raksha Bandhan in 2042? Raksha Bandhan 2042 falls on Sunday, August 31, 2042.
Observance: Raksha Bandhan. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Raksha Bandhan 2042 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Raksha Bandhan | Sun, 31 August 2042 | Main day |
| Narali Purnima | Sun, 31 August 2042 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2041 | Mon, 12 August 2041 |
| 2042 | Sun, 31 August 2042 |
| 2043 | Thu, 20 August 2043 |
| 2044 | Mon, 8 August 2044 |
| 2045 | Sun, 27 August 2045 |
Hindu festivals around Raksha Bandhan 2042
- Onam 2042 date — Fri, 29 August 2042
- Varalakshmi Vratam 2042 date — Fri, 29 August 2042
- Janmashtami 2042 date — Sun, 7 September 2042
- Dahi Handi 2042 date — Mon, 8 September 2042
- Nag Panchami 2042 date — Thu, 21 August 2042
- Hariyali Teej 2042 date — Mon, 18 August 2042
- Hartalika Teej 2042 date — Wed, 17 September 2042
- Ganesh Chaturthi 2042 date — Thu, 18 September 2042
- Anant Chaturdashi 2042 date — Sun, 28 September 2042
- Mahalaya Amavasya 2042 date — Mon, 13 October 2042
- Sharad Navratri 2042 date — Wed, 15 October 2042
- Durga Puja 2042 date — Wed, 22 October 2042
