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

Bhai Dooj 1838

Saturday 20 October 1838

68691 days ago

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When is Bhai Dooj 1838?
Bhai Dooj 1838 is on Saturday 20 October 1838 in India.
How many days until Bhai Dooj 1838?
Bhai Dooj 1838 was 68691 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 1839?
Bhai Dooj 1839 is on Friday 8 November 1839.
Is the date of Bhai Dooj 1838 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
YogaPriti
KaranaBalava
Sunrise6:49 AM
Sunset6:07 PM
Rahu Kaal9:39 AM - 11:04 AM
Abhijit12:06 PM - 12:51 PM
Full Panchang for this day

Bhai Dooj in other years

YearDateDay
183731 OctoberTuesdayView
183820 OctoberSaturdayThis page
18398 NovemberFridayView
184027 OctoberTuesdayView