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

Bhai Dooj 1897

Wednesday 27 October 1897

47132 days ago

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When is Bhai Dooj 1897?
Bhai Dooj 1897 is on Wednesday 27 October 1897 in India.
How many days until Bhai Dooj 1897?
Bhai Dooj 1897 was 47132 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 1898?
Bhai Dooj 1898 is on Tuesday 15 November 1898.
Is the date of Bhai Dooj 1897 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 Kaal11:55 AM - 1:19 PM
Abhijit11:33 AM - 12:18 PM
Full Panchang for this day

Bhai Dooj in other years

YearDateDay
18966 NovemberFridayView
189727 OctoberWednesdayThis page
189815 NovemberTuesdayView
18995 NovemberSundayView