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

Bhai Dooj 1881

Tuesday 25 October 1881

52978 days ago

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When is Bhai Dooj 1881?
Bhai Dooj 1881 is on Tuesday 25 October 1881 in India.
How many days until Bhai Dooj 1881?
Bhai Dooj 1881 was 52978 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 1882?
Bhai Dooj 1882 is on Sunday 12 November 1882.
Is the date of Bhai Dooj 1881 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
YogaSaubhagya
KaranaKaulava
Sunrise6:20 AM
Sunset5:31 PM
Rahu Kaal2:43 PM - 4:07 PM
Abhijit11:33 AM - 12:18 PM
Full Panchang for this day

Bhai Dooj in other years

YearDateDay
18804 NovemberThursdayView
188125 OctoberTuesdayThis page
188212 NovemberSundayView
18832 NovemberFridayView