Raksha Bandhan 2071 Date — Monday, August 10, 2071
When is Raksha Bandhan in 2071? Raksha Bandhan 2071 falls on Monday, August 10, 2071.
Observance: Raksha Bandhan. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Raksha Bandhan 2071 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Raksha Bandhan | Mon, 10 August 2071 | Main day |
| Narali Purnima | Mon, 10 August 2071 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2070 | Thu, 21 August 2070 |
| 2071 | Mon, 10 August 2071 |
| 2072 | Sun, 28 August 2072 |
| 2073 | Thu, 17 August 2073 |
| 2074 | Tue, 7 August 2074 |
Hindu festivals around Raksha Bandhan 2071
- Varalakshmi Vratam 2071 date — Fri, 7 August 2071
- Janmashtami 2071 date — Wed, 19 August 2071
- Nag Panchami 2071 date — Fri, 31 July 2071
- Dahi Handi 2071 date — Thu, 20 August 2071
- Hariyali Teej 2071 date — Wed, 29 July 2071
- Hartalika Teej 2071 date — Thu, 27 August 2071
- Ganesh Chaturthi 2071 date — Fri, 28 August 2071
- Onam 2071 date — Mon, 7 September 2071
- Guru Purnima 2071 date — Sun, 12 July 2071
- Anant Chaturdashi 2071 date — Tue, 8 September 2071
- Jagannath Rath Yatra 2071 date — Mon, 29 June 2071
- Vat Savitri 2071 date — Sat, 27 June 2071
