Raksha Bandhan 2062 Date — Sunday, August 20, 2062
When is Raksha Bandhan in 2062? Raksha Bandhan 2062 falls on Sunday, August 20, 2062.
Observance: Raksha Bandhan. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Raksha Bandhan 2062 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Raksha Bandhan | Sun, 20 August 2062 | Main day |
| Narali Purnima | Sun, 20 August 2062 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2061 | Tue, 30 August 2061 |
| 2062 | Sun, 20 August 2062 |
| 2063 | Thu, 9 August 2063 |
| 2064 | Tue, 26 August 2064 |
| 2065 | Sun, 16 August 2065 |
Hindu festivals around Raksha Bandhan 2062
- Varalakshmi Vratam 2062 date — Fri, 18 August 2062
- Janmashtami 2062 date — Mon, 28 August 2062
- Dahi Handi 2062 date — Tue, 29 August 2062
- Nag Panchami 2062 date — Wed, 9 August 2062
- Hariyali Teej 2062 date — Mon, 7 August 2062
- Hartalika Teej 2062 date — Wed, 6 September 2062
- Ganesh Chaturthi 2062 date — Thu, 7 September 2062
- Onam 2062 date — Fri, 15 September 2062
- Anant Chaturdashi 2062 date — Sun, 17 September 2062
- Guru Purnima 2062 date — Fri, 21 July 2062
- Jagannath Rath Yatra 2062 date — Sat, 8 July 2062
- Mahalaya Amavasya 2062 date — Mon, 2 October 2062
