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

Bhai Dooj 1797

Saturday 21 October 1797

83665 days ago

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When is Bhai Dooj 1797?
Bhai Dooj 1797 is on Saturday 21 October 1797 in India.
How many days until Bhai Dooj 1797?
Bhai Dooj 1797 was 83665 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 1798?
Bhai Dooj 1798 is on Friday 9 November 1798.
Is the date of Bhai Dooj 1797 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
NakshatraSwati
YogaAyushman
KaranaBalava
Sunrise6:51 AM
Sunset6:05 PM
Rahu Kaal9:40 AM - 11:04 AM
Abhijit12:06 PM - 12:51 PM
Full Panchang for this day

Bhai Dooj in other years

YearDateDay
17961 NovemberTuesdayView
179721 OctoberSaturdayThis page
17989 NovemberFridayView
179930 OctoberWednesdayView