Raksha Bandhan 2073 Date — Thursday, August 17, 2073
When is Raksha Bandhan in 2073? Raksha Bandhan 2073 falls on Thursday, August 17, 2073.
Observance: Raksha Bandhan. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Raksha Bandhan 2073 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Raksha Bandhan | Thu, 17 August 2073 | Main day |
| Narali Purnima | Thu, 17 August 2073 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2072 | Sun, 28 August 2072 |
| 2073 | Thu, 17 August 2073 |
| 2074 | Tue, 7 August 2074 |
| 2075 | Mon, 26 August 2075 |
| 2076 | Fri, 14 August 2076 |
Hindu festivals around Raksha Bandhan 2073
- Varalakshmi Vratam 2073 date — Fri, 11 August 2073
- Janmashtami 2073 date — Sat, 26 August 2073
- Nag Panchami 2073 date — Tue, 8 August 2073
- Dahi Handi 2073 date — Sun, 27 August 2073
- Hariyali Teej 2073 date — Sun, 6 August 2073
- Hartalika Teej 2073 date — Mon, 4 September 2073
- Ganesh Chaturthi 2073 date — Tue, 5 September 2073
- Onam 2073 date — Wed, 13 September 2073
- Guru Purnima 2073 date — Wed, 19 July 2073
- Anant Chaturdashi 2073 date — Fri, 15 September 2073
- Jagannath Rath Yatra 2073 date — Fri, 7 July 2073
- Vat Savitri 2073 date — Wed, 5 July 2073
