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

Bhai Dooj 1898

Tuesday 15 November 1898

46748 days ago

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When is Bhai Dooj 1898?
Bhai Dooj 1898 is on Tuesday 15 November 1898 in India.
How many days until Bhai Dooj 1898?
Bhai Dooj 1898 was 46748 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 1899?
Bhai Dooj 1899 is on Sunday 5 November 1899.
Is the date of Bhai Dooj 1898 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
NakshatraAnuradha
YogaAtiganda
KaranaBalava
Sunrise6:36 AM
Sunset5:18 PM
Rahu Kaal2:37 PM - 3:58 PM
Abhijit11:36 AM - 12:18 PM
Full Panchang for this day

Bhai Dooj in other years

YearDateDay
189727 OctoberWednesdayView
189815 NovemberTuesdayThis page
18995 NovemberSundayView
190025 OctoberThursdayView