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

Bhai Dooj 1872

Sunday 3 November 1872

56257 days ago

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When is Bhai Dooj 1872?
Bhai Dooj 1872 is on Sunday 3 November 1872 in India.
How many days until Bhai Dooj 1872?
Bhai Dooj 1872 was 56257 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 1873?
Bhai Dooj 1873 is on Thursday 23 October 1873.
Is the date of Bhai Dooj 1872 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
KaranaKaulava
Sunrise6:27 AM
Sunset5:24 PM
Rahu Kaal4:02 PM - 5:24 PM
Abhijit11:34 AM - 12:17 PM
Full Panchang for this day

Bhai Dooj in other years

YearDateDay
187114 NovemberTuesdayView
18723 NovemberSundayThis page
187323 OctoberThursdayView
187411 NovemberWednesdayView