Raksha Bandhan in 2023 was on Wednesday, 30 August 2023.

Quick Scoop

  • The festival date for Raksha Bandhan 2023 in India was Wednesday, 30 August 2023.
  • Many Hindu calendars also noted that the most auspicious time to tie rakhi was after the end of the Bhadra period on the evening of 30 August.

Extra Timing Detail

  • Full moon (Purnima) tithi started late morning on 30 August 2023 and ended on 31 August 2023, which is why some people saw mention of 30–31 August in discussions.
  • However, festival listings and public holiday calendars marked the main observance of Raksha Bandhan 2023 as 30 August.

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