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

Bhai Dooj 1843

Tuesday 24 October 1843

66861 days ago

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When is Bhai Dooj 1843?
Bhai Dooj 1843 is on Tuesday 24 October 1843 in India.
How many days until Bhai Dooj 1843?
Bhai Dooj 1843 was 66861 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 1844?
Bhai Dooj 1844 is on Tuesday 12 November 1844.
Is the date of Bhai Dooj 1843 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 Pratipada
NakshatraSwati
YogaAyushman
KaranaBava
Sunrise6:52 AM
Sunset6:04 PM
Rahu Kaal3:16 PM - 4:40 PM
Abhijit12:06 PM - 12:50 PM
Full Panchang for this day

Bhai Dooj in other years

YearDateDay
18424 NovemberFridayView
184324 OctoberTuesdayThis page
184412 NovemberTuesdayView
18451 NovemberSaturdayView