Raksha Bandhan 2049 Date — Friday, August 13, 2049
When is Raksha Bandhan in 2049? Raksha Bandhan 2049 falls on Friday, August 13, 2049.
Observance: Raksha Bandhan. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Raksha Bandhan 2049 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Raksha Bandhan | Fri, 13 August 2049 | Main day |
| Narali Purnima | Fri, 13 August 2049 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2048 | Sun, 23 August 2048 |
| 2049 | Fri, 13 August 2049 |
| 2050 | Wed, 3 August 2050 |
| 2051 | Tue, 22 August 2051 |
| 2052 | Sat, 10 August 2052 |
Hindu festivals around Raksha Bandhan 2049
- Janmashtami 2049 date — Fri, 20 August 2049
- Dahi Handi 2049 date — Sat, 21 August 2049
- Nag Panchami 2049 date — Wed, 4 August 2049
- Hariyali Teej 2049 date — Mon, 2 August 2049
- Hartalika Teej 2049 date — Tue, 31 August 2049
- Ganesh Chaturthi 2049 date — Wed, 1 September 2049
- Onam 2049 date — Thu, 9 September 2049
- Anant Chaturdashi 2049 date — Fri, 10 September 2049
- Guru Purnima 2049 date — Thu, 15 July 2049
- Jagannath Rath Yatra 2049 date — Fri, 2 July 2049
- Vat Savitri 2049 date — Wed, 30 June 2049
- Mahalaya Amavasya 2049 date — Mon, 27 September 2049
