Raksha Bandhan 2068 Date — Monday, August 13, 2068
When is Raksha Bandhan in 2068? Raksha Bandhan 2068 falls on Monday, August 13, 2068.
Observance: Raksha Bandhan. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Raksha Bandhan 2068 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Raksha Bandhan | Mon, 13 August 2068 | Main day |
| Narali Purnima | Mon, 13 August 2068 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2067 | Wed, 24 August 2067 |
| 2068 | Mon, 13 August 2068 |
| 2069 | Sun, 1 September 2069 |
| 2070 | Thu, 21 August 2070 |
| 2071 | Mon, 10 August 2071 |
Hindu festivals around Raksha Bandhan 2068
- Varalakshmi Vratam 2068 date — Fri, 10 August 2068
- Janmashtami 2068 date — Mon, 20 August 2068
- Dahi Handi 2068 date — Tue, 21 August 2068
- Nag Panchami 2068 date — Fri, 3 August 2068
- Hariyali Teej 2068 date — Wed, 1 August 2068
- Hartalika Teej 2068 date — Thu, 30 August 2068
- Ganesh Chaturthi 2068 date — Sat, 1 September 2068
- Onam 2068 date — Sun, 9 September 2068
- Anant Chaturdashi 2068 date — Mon, 10 September 2068
- Guru Purnima 2068 date — Sun, 15 July 2068
- Jagannath Rath Yatra 2068 date — Sun, 1 July 2068
- Mahalaya Amavasya 2068 date — Wed, 26 September 2068
