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

Bhai Dooj 1866

Friday 9 November 1866

58443 days ago

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When is Bhai Dooj 1866?
Bhai Dooj 1866 is on Friday 9 November 1866 in India.
How many days until Bhai Dooj 1866?
Bhai Dooj 1866 was 58443 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 1867?
Bhai Dooj 1867 is on Tuesday 29 October 1867.
Is the date of Bhai Dooj 1866 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
NakshatraAnuradha
YogaShobhana
KaranaBalava
Sunrise7:04 AM
Sunset5:53 PM
Rahu Kaal11:07 AM - 12:28 PM
Abhijit12:06 PM - 12:50 PM
Full Panchang for this day

Bhai Dooj in other years

YearDateDay
186521 OctoberSaturdayView
18669 NovemberFridayThis page
186729 OctoberTuesdayView
186817 OctoberSaturdayView