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

Bhai Dooj 1840

Tuesday 27 October 1840

67953 days ago

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When is Bhai Dooj 1840?
Bhai Dooj 1840 is on Tuesday 27 October 1840 in India.
How many days until Bhai Dooj 1840?
Bhai Dooj 1840 was 67953 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 1841?
Bhai Dooj 1841 is on Monday 15 November 1841.
Is the date of Bhai Dooj 1840 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
YogaSaubhagya
KaranaKaulava
Sunrise6:54 AM
Sunset6:01 PM
Rahu Kaal3:14 PM - 4:38 PM
Abhijit12:06 PM - 12:50 PM
Full Panchang for this day

Bhai Dooj in other years

YearDateDay
18398 NovemberFridayView
184027 OctoberTuesdayThis page
184115 NovemberMondayView
18424 NovemberFridayView