Raksha Bandhan 2086 Date — Saturday, August 24, 2086
When is Raksha Bandhan in 2086? Raksha Bandhan 2086 falls on Saturday, August 24, 2086.
Observance: Raksha Bandhan. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Raksha Bandhan 2086 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Raksha Bandhan | Sat, 24 August 2086 | Main day |
| Narali Purnima | Sat, 24 August 2086 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2085 | Sun, 5 August 2085 |
| 2086 | Sat, 24 August 2086 |
| 2087 | Thu, 14 August 2087 |
| 2088 | Wed, 1 September 2088 |
| 2089 | Sun, 21 August 2089 |
Hindu festivals around Raksha Bandhan 2086
- Onam 2086 date — Fri, 23 August 2086
- Varalakshmi Vratam 2086 date — Fri, 23 August 2086
- Janmashtami 2086 date — Sat, 31 August 2086
- Dahi Handi 2086 date — Sun, 1 September 2086
- Nag Panchami 2086 date — Wed, 14 August 2086
- Hariyali Teej 2086 date — Mon, 12 August 2086
- Hartalika Teej 2086 date — Wed, 11 September 2086
- Ganesh Chaturthi 2086 date — Thu, 12 September 2086
- Guru Purnima 2086 date — Fri, 26 July 2086
- Anant Chaturdashi 2086 date — Sun, 22 September 2086
- Jagannath Rath Yatra 2086 date — Fri, 12 July 2086
- Mahalaya Amavasya 2086 date — Mon, 7 October 2086
