Raksha Bandhan 2098 Date — Monday, August 11, 2098
When is Raksha Bandhan in 2098? Raksha Bandhan 2098 falls on Monday, August 11, 2098.
Observance: Raksha Bandhan. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Raksha Bandhan 2098 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Raksha Bandhan | Mon, 11 August 2098 | Main day |
| Narali Purnima | Mon, 11 August 2098 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2097 | Thu, 22 August 2097 |
| 2098 | Mon, 11 August 2098 |
| 2099 | Sun, 30 August 2099 |
| 2100 | Thu, 19 August 2100 |
Hindu festivals around Raksha Bandhan 2098
- Varalakshmi Vratam 2098 date — Fri, 8 August 2098
- Janmashtami 2098 date — Wed, 20 August 2098
- Nag Panchami 2098 date — Fri, 1 August 2098
- Dahi Handi 2098 date — Thu, 21 August 2098
- Hariyali Teej 2098 date — Wed, 30 July 2098
- Hartalika Teej 2098 date — Fri, 29 August 2098
- Ganesh Chaturthi 2098 date — Sat, 30 August 2098
- Onam 2098 date — Mon, 8 September 2098
- Guru Purnima 2098 date — Sun, 13 July 2098
- Anant Chaturdashi 2098 date — Tue, 9 September 2098
- Jagannath Rath Yatra 2098 date — Mon, 30 June 2098
- Vat Savitri 2098 date — Sun, 29 June 2098
