Raksha Bandhan 2085 Date — Sunday, August 5, 2085
When is Raksha Bandhan in 2085? Raksha Bandhan 2085 falls on Sunday, August 5, 2085.
Observance: Raksha Bandhan. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Raksha Bandhan 2085 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Raksha Bandhan | Sun, 5 August 2085 | Main day |
| Narali Purnima | Sun, 5 August 2085 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2084 | Wed, 16 August 2084 |
| 2085 | Sun, 5 August 2085 |
| 2086 | Sat, 24 August 2086 |
| 2087 | Thu, 14 August 2087 |
| 2088 | Wed, 1 September 2088 |
Hindu festivals around Raksha Bandhan 2085
- Varalakshmi Vratam 2085 date — Fri, 3 August 2085
- Janmashtami 2085 date — Sun, 12 August 2085
- Dahi Handi 2085 date — Mon, 13 August 2085
- Nag Panchami 2085 date — Fri, 27 July 2085
- Hariyali Teej 2085 date — Tue, 24 July 2085
- Hartalika Teej 2085 date — Thu, 23 August 2085
- Ganesh Chaturthi 2085 date — Fri, 24 August 2085
- Onam 2085 date — Sun, 2 September 2085
- Guru Purnima 2085 date — Sat, 7 July 2085
- Anant Chaturdashi 2085 date — Mon, 3 September 2085
- Jagannath Rath Yatra 2085 date — Sun, 24 June 2085
- Vat Savitri 2085 date — Fri, 22 June 2085
