Raksha Bandhan 2043 Date — Thursday, August 20, 2043
When is Raksha Bandhan in 2043? Raksha Bandhan 2043 falls on Thursday, August 20, 2043.
Observance: Raksha Bandhan. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Raksha Bandhan 2043 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Raksha Bandhan | Thu, 20 August 2043 | Main day |
| Narali Purnima | Thu, 20 August 2043 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2042 | Sun, 31 August 2042 |
| 2043 | Thu, 20 August 2043 |
| 2044 | Mon, 8 August 2044 |
| 2045 | Sun, 27 August 2045 |
| 2046 | Thu, 16 August 2046 |
Hindu festivals around Raksha Bandhan 2043
- Varalakshmi Vratam 2043 date — Fri, 14 August 2043
- Janmashtami 2043 date — Thu, 27 August 2043
- Dahi Handi 2043 date — Fri, 28 August 2043
- Nag Panchami 2043 date — Mon, 10 August 2043
- Hariyali Teej 2043 date — Fri, 7 August 2043
- Hartalika Teej 2043 date — Sun, 6 September 2043
- Ganesh Chaturthi 2043 date — Mon, 7 September 2043
- Onam 2043 date — Wed, 16 September 2043
- Guru Purnima 2043 date — Wed, 22 July 2043
- Anant Chaturdashi 2043 date — Fri, 18 September 2043
- Jagannath Rath Yatra 2043 date — Wed, 8 July 2043
- Mahalaya Amavasya 2043 date — Sat, 3 October 2043
