Raksha Bandhan 2044: date and puja muhurat
The full moon of Shravana, the festival of the bond between brothers and sisters.
Dates and times for New Delhi, India
Raksha Bandhan 2044
Monday, 8 August 2044 · Rakhi muhurat 1:47 PM – 4:26 PM
Shravana Shukla Purnima: 12:50 AM, 8 Aug – 2:43 AM, 9 Aug
Raksha Bandhan 2045
Sunday, 27 August 2045 · Rakhi muhurat 1:39 PM – 4:13 PM
Shravana Shukla Purnima: 5:05 PM, 26 Aug – 7:37 PM, 27 Aug
Raksha Bandhan dates 2044–2048
| Year | Date and muhurat |
|---|---|
| 2044 | Monday, 8 August 2044 · Rakhi muhurat 1:47 PM – 4:26 PM |
| 2045 | Sunday, 27 August 2045 · Rakhi muhurat 1:39 PM – 4:13 PM |
| 2046 | Thursday, 16 August 2046 · Rakhi muhurat 1:44 PM – 4:22 PM |
| 2047 | Monday, 5 August 2047 · Rakhi muhurat 2:36 PM – 4:28 PM |
| 2048 | Sunday, 23 August 2048 · Rakhi muhurat 1:41 PM – 4:16 PM |
Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
Raksha Bandhan 2044 in major cities
| City | Date and muhurat |
|---|---|
| New Delhi | Monday, 8 August 2044 · Rakhi muhurat 1:47 PM – 4:26 PM |
| Mumbai | Monday, 8 August 2044 · Rakhi muhurat 2:01 PM – 4:35 PM |
| Kolkata | Monday, 8 August 2044 · Rakhi muhurat 1:47 PM – 3:36 PM |
| Chennai | Monday, 8 August 2044 · Rakhi muhurat 1:47 PM – 4:01 PM |
| Bengaluru | Monday, 8 August 2044 · Rakhi muhurat 1:47 PM – 4:12 PM |
| Hyderabad | Monday, 8 August 2044 · Rakhi muhurat 1:47 PM – 4:12 PM |
| Pune | Monday, 8 August 2044 · Rakhi muhurat 1:57 PM – 4:31 PM |
| Ahmedabad | Monday, 8 August 2044 · Rakhi muhurat 2:03 PM – 4:40 PM |
The date is usually the same across India; the muhurat times differ with each city's sunrise and sunset.
What it is
The full moon of Shravana, the festival of the bond between brothers and sisters. A sister ties a rakhi on her brother's wrist and he promises to stand by her.
Why it matters
A festival of the bond between siblings: a sister ties a rakhi and the brother promises to stand by her.
How it is traditionally kept
The rakhi tied at the muhurat (outside Bhadra, as tradition asks), sweets, and gifts.
- Prepare a thali with rakhi, roli, rice, a lamp and sweets
- Tie the rakhi at the auspicious time, avoiding Bhadra
- Apply tilak and share sweets
- Exchange gifts and blessings
Across India
Also Narali Purnima for fishing communities on the west coast, and Avani Avittam (sacred thread change) in the south.
Questions
When is Raksha Bandhan in 2044?
Raksha Bandhan is on Monday, 8 August 2044, by the Shukla Purnima, computed for New Delhi.
When is Raksha Bandhan in 2045?
Raksha Bandhan is on Sunday, 27 August 2045, by the Shukla Purnima, computed for New Delhi.
What is the Rakhi muhurat time for Raksha Bandhan?
For New Delhi: 1:47 PM – 4:26 PM on Monday, 8 August. Times differ a little between cities.
What is Raksha Bandhan?
The full moon of Shravana, the festival of the bond between brothers and sisters. A sister ties a rakhi on her brother's wrist and he promises to stand by her.
When is Raksha Bandhan in 2046?
Thursday, 16 August 2046 · Rakhi muhurat 1:44 PM – 4:22 PM. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
When is Raksha Bandhan in 2047?
Monday, 5 August 2047 · Rakhi muhurat 2:36 PM – 4:28 PM. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
When is Raksha Bandhan in 2048?
Sunday, 23 August 2048 · Rakhi muhurat 1:41 PM – 4:16 PM. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
How is Raksha Bandhan celebrated across India?
Also Narali Purnima for fishing communities on the west coast, and Avani Avittam (sacred thread change) in the south.
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