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

Bhai Dooj 1896

Friday 6 November 1896

47487 days ago

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When is Bhai Dooj 1896?
Bhai Dooj 1896 is on Friday 6 November 1896 in India.
How many days until Bhai Dooj 1896?
Bhai Dooj 1896 was 47487 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 1897?
Bhai Dooj 1897 is on Wednesday 27 October 1897.
Is the date of Bhai Dooj 1896 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 Pratipada
NakshatraVishakha
YogaShobhana
KaranaBava
Sunrise6:29 AM
Sunset5:22 PM
Rahu Kaal10:34 AM - 11:56 AM
Abhijit11:34 AM - 12:17 PM
Full Panchang for this day

Bhai Dooj in other years

YearDateDay
189519 OctoberSaturdayView
18966 NovemberFridayThis page
189727 OctoberWednesdayView
189815 NovemberTuesdayView