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

Bhai Dooj 1901

Wednesday 13 November 1901

45655 days ago

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When is Bhai Dooj 1901?
Bhai Dooj 1901 is on Wednesday 13 November 1901 in India.
How many days until Bhai Dooj 1901?
Bhai Dooj 1901 was 45655 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 1902?
Bhai Dooj 1902 is on Sunday 2 November 1902.
Is the date of Bhai Dooj 1901 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
KaranaKaulava
Sunrise6:34 AM
Sunset5:19 PM
Rahu Kaal11:56 AM - 1:17 PM
Abhijit11:35 AM - 12:18 PM
Full Panchang for this day

Bhai Dooj in other years

YearDateDay
190025 OctoberThursdayView
190113 NovemberWednesdayThis page
19022 NovemberSundayView
190322 OctoberThursdayView