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

Bhai Dooj 1876

Thursday 19 October 1876

54811 days ago

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Quick answers

When is Bhai Dooj 1876?
Bhai Dooj 1876 is on Thursday 19 October 1876 in India.
How many days until Bhai Dooj 1876?
Bhai Dooj 1876 was 54811 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 1877?
Bhai Dooj 1877 is on Wednesday 7 November 1877.
Is the date of Bhai Dooj 1876 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
YogaAyushman
KaranaKaulava
Sunrise6:16 AM
Sunset5:36 PM
Rahu Kaal1:21 PM - 2:46 PM
Abhijit11:34 AM - 12:19 PM
Full Panchang for this day

Bhai Dooj in other years

YearDateDay
187531 OctoberSundayView
187619 OctoberThursdayThis page
18777 NovemberWednesdayView
187827 OctoberSundayView