Raksha Bandhan 2084 Date — Wednesday, August 16, 2084
When is Raksha Bandhan in 2084? Raksha Bandhan 2084 falls on Wednesday, August 16, 2084.
Observance: Raksha Bandhan. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Raksha Bandhan 2084 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Raksha Bandhan | Wed, 16 August 2084 | Main day |
| Narali Purnima | Wed, 16 August 2084 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2083 | Fri, 27 August 2083 |
| 2084 | Wed, 16 August 2084 |
| 2085 | Sun, 5 August 2085 |
| 2086 | Sat, 24 August 2086 |
| 2087 | Thu, 14 August 2087 |
Hindu festivals around Raksha Bandhan 2084
- Varalakshmi Vratam 2084 date — Fri, 11 August 2084
- Janmashtami 2084 date — Wed, 23 August 2084
- Dahi Handi 2084 date — Thu, 24 August 2084
- Nag Panchami 2084 date — Sun, 6 August 2084
- Hariyali Teej 2084 date — Fri, 4 August 2084
- Hartalika Teej 2084 date — Sun, 3 September 2084
- Ganesh Chaturthi 2084 date — Mon, 4 September 2084
- Onam 2084 date — Tue, 12 September 2084
- Anant Chaturdashi 2084 date — Wed, 13 September 2084
- Guru Purnima 2084 date — Mon, 17 July 2084
- Jagannath Rath Yatra 2084 date — Wed, 5 July 2084
- Mahalaya Amavasya 2084 date — Fri, 29 September 2084
