On Shravan Pournima the Koli fishing communities of the Konkan coast offer a coconut to the sea, marking the end of the monsoon break. The same day is Raksha Bandhan, when sisters tie rakhis on their brothers.
Next: Tuesday, 17 August 2027.
Customs
Fishermen decorate their boats and offer a gilded coconut to the sea before resuming fishing. Narali bhaat, sweet coconut rice, is cooked at home. Brahmin families also change the sacred thread on this day (Shravani).
How the date is fixed
Shravan Pournima at sunrise. Some calendars choose the rakhi time by avoiding Bhadra (Vishti karana).
Dates are calculated for Mumbai. A printed panchang from another city or tradition can differ by a day. For rituals, follow your family priest.
Questionsप्रश्नोत्तरे
When is Narali Pournima and Raksha Bandhan 2027?
Narali Pournima and Raksha Bandhan 2027 is on Tuesday, 17 August 2027 (Shravan Pournima), calculated for Mumbai.
Is it the same day as Raksha Bandhan?
Yes, both are on Shravan Pournima.