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

Bhai Dooj 1938

Tuesday 25 October 1938

32158 days ago

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When is Bhai Dooj 1938?
Bhai Dooj 1938 is on Tuesday 25 October 1938 in India.
How many days until Bhai Dooj 1938?
Bhai Dooj 1938 was 32158 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 1939?
Bhai Dooj 1939 is on Monday 13 November 1939.
Is the date of Bhai Dooj 1938 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
Sunrise6:28 AM
Sunset5:41 PM
Rahu Kaal2:53 PM - 4:17 PM
Abhijit11:42 AM - 12:27 PM
Full Panchang for this day

Bhai Dooj in other years

YearDateDay
19375 NovemberFridayView
193825 OctoberTuesdayThis page
193913 NovemberMondayView
19401 NovemberFridayView