Festival date logic

Raksha Bandhan 2029

रक्षा बंधन

Festival celebrating the bond between brothers and sisters.

Direct answer

When is Raksha Bandhan 2029?

Raksha Bandhan 2029 is on Friday, 24 August 2029. The Hindu date is Shukla Purnima, Shravana.

Also searched as: Rakhi 2029, Rakhi Purnima 2029.

Gregorian date

Friday, 24 August 2029

Hindu date

Shukla Purnima, Shravana

Observance moment

the relevant Panchang moment for the observance

Why this date?

Falls on Shravana Shukla Purnima (full moon in Shravana month). The auspicious full moon of Shravana is chosen for this sibling bond celebration, typically in August.

For 2029, Samvat resolves the observance to Friday, 24 August 2029, with Shukla Purnima, Shravana. The public festival calendar uses an India-baseline Panchang; personal observance can vary by location and family tradition.

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Raksha Bandhan 2029 tithi and Panchang details

Calculation type

tithi

Festival type

major

Nakshatra

Dhanishta

Common observance

none

Significance

Sisters tie rakhi on brothers' wrists, symbolizing protection and love.

Traditions and Regions

Traditions

Tying rakhiExchanging giftsFamily gathering

Observed in

North IndiaWest IndiaNepal

Other years

Common questions

What is the date of Raksha Bandhan 2029?

Raksha Bandhan 2029 is on Friday, 24 August 2029. The Hindu date is Shukla Purnima, Shravana.

What is the tithi for Raksha Bandhan 2029?

The Hindu date shown by Samvat is Shukla Purnima, Shravana. This is based on the festival rule encoded for Raksha Bandhan.

Can the date differ by city?

Yes. Panchang values depend on sunrise, sunset, moonrise, and timezone. Samvat's public festival page uses an India-baseline calculation; local observance can differ by city, sampradaya, or family tradition.

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Citation summary

Samvat lists Raksha Bandhan 2029 on Friday, 24 August 2029 because the India-baseline festival rule resolves to Shukla Purnima, Shravana. Panchang dates can vary by location and tradition.