Raksha Bandhan 2044 Date — Monday, August 8, 2044
When is Raksha Bandhan in 2044? Raksha Bandhan 2044 falls on Monday, August 8, 2044.
Observance: Raksha Bandhan. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Raksha Bandhan 2044 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Raksha Bandhan | Mon, 8 August 2044 | Main day |
| Narali Purnima | Mon, 8 August 2044 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2043 | Thu, 20 August 2043 |
| 2044 | Mon, 8 August 2044 |
| 2045 | Sun, 27 August 2045 |
| 2046 | Thu, 16 August 2046 |
| 2047 | Mon, 5 August 2047 |
Hindu festivals around Raksha Bandhan 2044
- Varalakshmi Vratam 2044 date — Fri, 5 August 2044
- Janmashtami 2044 date — Tue, 16 August 2044
- Dahi Handi 2044 date — Wed, 17 August 2044
- Nag Panchami 2044 date — Fri, 29 July 2044
- Hariyali Teej 2044 date — Wed, 27 July 2044
- Hartalika Teej 2044 date — Thu, 25 August 2044
- Ganesh Chaturthi 2044 date — Fri, 26 August 2044
- Onam 2044 date — Mon, 5 September 2044
- Guru Purnima 2044 date — Sun, 10 July 2044
- Anant Chaturdashi 2044 date — Tue, 6 September 2044
- Jagannath Rath Yatra 2044 date — Mon, 27 June 2044
- Vat Savitri 2044 date — Sat, 25 June 2044
