Festival India Also: Bhau-beej, Bhai Phonta, Bhai Tika

Bhai Dooj 1793

Tuesday 5 November 1793

85111 days ago

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When is Bhai Dooj 1793?
Bhai Dooj 1793 is on Tuesday 5 November 1793 in India.
How many days until Bhai Dooj 1793?
Bhai Dooj 1793 was 85111 days ago.
Is Bhai Dooj a public holiday in India?
No. Bhai Dooj is a festival or observance in India, not a national public holiday. Some states or employers may give a day off.
When is Bhai Dooj 1794?
Bhai Dooj 1794 is on Saturday 25 October 1794.
Is the date of Bhai Dooj 1793 confirmed?
Not yet. The date is calculated and will be confirmed by the official holiday list or moon sighting.

About

Held on Shukla Dwitiya, two days after Diwali, closing the Diwali festival.

Significance

Celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters, based on the story of Yama visiting his sister Yamuna.

How it is celebrated

  • Sisters apply tilak and pray for their brothers
  • Brothers give gifts and a promise of protection
  • Shared family meal

Panchang on this day (New Delhi)

TithiShukla Dwitiya
NakshatraAnuradha
YogaShobhana
KaranaBalava
Sunrise7:02 AM
Sunset5:54 PM
Rahu Kaal3:11 PM - 4:32 PM
Abhijit12:06 PM - 12:50 PM
Full Panchang for this day

Bhai Dooj in other years

YearDateDay
179217 OctoberWednesdayView
17935 NovemberTuesdayThis page
179425 OctoberSaturdayView
179513 NovemberFridayView