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

Bhai Dooj 1884

Tuesday 21 October 1884

51886 days ago

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When is Bhai Dooj 1884?
Bhai Dooj 1884 is on Tuesday 21 October 1884 in India.
How many days until Bhai Dooj 1884?
Bhai Dooj 1884 was 51886 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 1885?
Bhai Dooj 1885 is on Sunday 8 November 1885.
Is the date of Bhai Dooj 1884 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
Sunrise6:18 AM
Sunset5:34 PM
Rahu Kaal2:45 PM - 4:10 PM
Abhijit11:33 AM - 12:19 PM
Full Panchang for this day

Bhai Dooj in other years

YearDateDay
18832 NovemberFridayView
188421 OctoberTuesdayThis page
18858 NovemberSundayView
188629 OctoberFridayView