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

Bhai Dooj 1816

Tuesday 22 October 1816

76724 days ago

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When is Bhai Dooj 1816?
Bhai Dooj 1816 is on Tuesday 22 October 1816 in India.
How many days until Bhai Dooj 1816?
Bhai Dooj 1816 was 76724 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 1817?
Bhai Dooj 1817 is on Monday 10 November 1817.
Is the date of Bhai Dooj 1816 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
KaranaBalava
Sunrise6:51 AM
Sunset6:05 PM
Rahu Kaal3:17 PM - 4:41 PM
Abhijit12:06 PM - 12:51 PM
Full Panchang for this day

Bhai Dooj in other years

YearDateDay
18153 NovemberFridayView
181622 OctoberTuesdayThis page
181710 NovemberMondayView
181831 OctoberSaturdayView