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

Bhai Dooj 1878

Sunday 27 October 1878

54073 days ago

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When is Bhai Dooj 1878?
Bhai Dooj 1878 is on Sunday 27 October 1878 in India.
How many days until Bhai Dooj 1878?
Bhai Dooj 1878 was 54073 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 1879?
Bhai Dooj 1879 is on Saturday 15 November 1879.
Is the date of Bhai Dooj 1878 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
KaranaBalava
Sunrise6:22 AM
Sunset5:29 PM
Rahu Kaal4:06 PM - 5:29 PM
Abhijit11:33 AM - 12:18 PM
Full Panchang for this day

Bhai Dooj in other years

YearDateDay
18777 NovemberWednesdayView
187827 OctoberSundayThis page
187915 NovemberSaturdayView
18804 NovemberThursdayView