Raksha Bandhan 2048 Date — Sunday, August 23, 2048
When is Raksha Bandhan in 2048? Raksha Bandhan 2048 falls on Sunday, August 23, 2048.
Observance: Raksha Bandhan. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Raksha Bandhan 2048 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Raksha Bandhan | Sun, 23 August 2048 | Main day |
| Narali Purnima | Sun, 23 August 2048 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2047 | Mon, 5 August 2047 |
| 2048 | Sun, 23 August 2048 |
| 2049 | Fri, 13 August 2049 |
| 2050 | Wed, 3 August 2050 |
| 2051 | Tue, 22 August 2051 |
Hindu festivals around Raksha Bandhan 2048
- Onam 2048 date — Sat, 22 August 2048
- Varalakshmi Vratam 2048 date — Fri, 21 August 2048
- Janmashtami 2048 date — Mon, 31 August 2048
- Nag Panchami 2048 date — Fri, 14 August 2048
- Dahi Handi 2048 date — Tue, 1 September 2048
- Hariyali Teej 2048 date — Wed, 12 August 2048
- Hartalika Teej 2048 date — Fri, 11 September 2048
- Ganesh Chaturthi 2048 date — Sat, 12 September 2048
- Guru Purnima 2048 date — Sat, 25 July 2048
- Anant Chaturdashi 2048 date — Mon, 21 September 2048
- Jagannath Rath Yatra 2048 date — Mon, 13 July 2048
- Vat Savitri 2048 date — Sat, 11 July 2048
