Raksha Bandhan 2066: 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 2066
Thursday, 5 August 2066 · Rakhi muhurat 1:47 PM – 4:28 PM
Shravana Shukla Purnima: 1:47 AM, 5 Aug – 10:30 PM, 5 Aug
Raksha Bandhan 2067
Wednesday, 24 August 2067 · Rakhi muhurat 1:41 PM – 4:16 PM
Shravana Shukla Purnima: 2:21 AM, 24 Aug – 10:27 PM, 24 Aug
Raksha Bandhan dates 2066–2070
| Year | Date and muhurat |
|---|---|
| 2066 | Thursday, 5 August 2066 · Rakhi muhurat 1:47 PM – 4:28 PM |
| 2067 | Wednesday, 24 August 2067 · Rakhi muhurat 1:41 PM – 4:16 PM |
| 2068 | Monday, 13 August 2068 · Rakhi muhurat 1:45 PM – 4:23 PM |
| 2069 | Sunday, 1 September 2069 · Rakhi muhurat 1:37 PM – 4:09 PM |
| 2070 | Thursday, 21 August 2070 · Rakhi muhurat 1:42 PM – 4:18 PM |
Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
Raksha Bandhan 2066 in major cities
| City | Date and muhurat |
|---|---|
| New Delhi | Thursday, 5 August 2066 · Rakhi muhurat 1:47 PM – 4:28 PM |
| Mumbai | Thursday, 5 August 2066 · Rakhi muhurat 2:02 PM – 4:37 PM |
| Kolkata | Thursday, 5 August 2066 · Rakhi muhurat 1:01 PM – 3:38 PM |
| Chennai | Thursday, 5 August 2066 · Rakhi muhurat 1:30 PM – 4:02 PM |
| Bengaluru | Thursday, 5 August 2066 · Rakhi muhurat 1:41 PM – 4:13 PM |
| Hyderabad | Thursday, 5 August 2066 · Rakhi muhurat 1:39 PM – 4:13 PM |
| Pune | Thursday, 5 August 2066 · Rakhi muhurat 1:57 PM – 4:32 PM |
| Ahmedabad | Thursday, 5 August 2066 · Rakhi muhurat 2:04 PM – 4:41 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 2066?
Raksha Bandhan is on Thursday, 5 August 2066, by the Shukla Purnima, computed for New Delhi.
When is Raksha Bandhan in 2067?
Raksha Bandhan is on Wednesday, 24 August 2067, by the Shukla Purnima, computed for New Delhi.
What is the Rakhi muhurat time for Raksha Bandhan?
For New Delhi: 1:47 PM – 4:28 PM on Thursday, 5 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 2068?
Monday, 13 August 2068 · Rakhi muhurat 1:45 PM – 4:23 PM. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
When is Raksha Bandhan in 2069?
Sunday, 1 September 2069 · Rakhi muhurat 1:37 PM – 4:09 PM. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
When is Raksha Bandhan in 2070?
Thursday, 21 August 2070 · Rakhi muhurat 1:42 PM – 4:18 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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