Raksha Bandhan 2060 Date — Thursday, August 12, 2060
When is Raksha Bandhan in 2060? Raksha Bandhan 2060 falls on Thursday, August 12, 2060.
Observance: Raksha Bandhan. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Raksha Bandhan 2060 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Raksha Bandhan | Thu, 12 August 2060 | Main day |
| Narali Purnima | Thu, 12 August 2060 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2059 | Sat, 23 August 2059 |
| 2060 | Thu, 12 August 2060 |
| 2061 | Tue, 30 August 2061 |
| 2062 | Sun, 20 August 2062 |
| 2063 | Thu, 9 August 2063 |
Hindu festivals around Raksha Bandhan 2060
- Varalakshmi Vratam 2060 date — Fri, 6 August 2060
- Janmashtami 2060 date — Thu, 19 August 2060
- Dahi Handi 2060 date — Fri, 20 August 2060
- Nag Panchami 2060 date — Sun, 1 August 2060
- Hariyali Teej 2060 date — Fri, 30 July 2060
- Hartalika Teej 2060 date — Sun, 29 August 2060
- Ganesh Chaturthi 2060 date — Mon, 30 August 2060
- Onam 2060 date — Wed, 8 September 2060
- Anant Chaturdashi 2060 date — Thu, 9 September 2060
- Guru Purnima 2060 date — Tue, 13 July 2060
- Jagannath Rath Yatra 2060 date — Wed, 30 June 2060
- Mahalaya Amavasya 2060 date — Fri, 24 September 2060
