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

Bhai Dooj 1801

Sunday 8 November 1801

82187 days ago

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When is Bhai Dooj 1801?
Bhai Dooj 1801 is on Sunday 8 November 1801 in India.
How many days until Bhai Dooj 1801?
Bhai Dooj 1801 was 82187 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 1802?
Bhai Dooj 1802 is on Thursday 28 October 1802.
Is the date of Bhai Dooj 1801 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
YogaAtiganda
KaranaKaulava
Sunrise7:04 AM
Sunset5:53 PM
Rahu Kaal4:32 PM - 5:53 PM
Abhijit12:07 PM - 12:50 PM
Full Panchang for this day

Bhai Dooj in other years

YearDateDay
180020 OctoberMondayView
18018 NovemberSundayThis page
180228 OctoberThursdayView
180317 OctoberMondayView