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

Bhai Dooj 1808

Friday 21 October 1808

79647 days ago

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When is Bhai Dooj 1808?
Bhai Dooj 1808 is on Friday 21 October 1808 in India.
How many days until Bhai Dooj 1808?
Bhai Dooj 1808 was 79647 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 1809?
Bhai Dooj 1809 is on Thursday 9 November 1809.
Is the date of Bhai Dooj 1808 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
NakshatraVishakha
YogaAyushman
KaranaKaulava
Sunrise6:51 AM
Sunset6:06 PM
Rahu Kaal11:04 AM - 12:28 PM
Abhijit12:06 PM - 12:51 PM
Full Panchang for this day

Bhai Dooj in other years

YearDateDay
18071 NovemberSundayView
180821 OctoberFridayThis page
18099 NovemberThursdayView
181030 OctoberTuesdayView