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

Bhai Dooj 1941

Wednesday 22 October 1941

31065 days ago

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Quick answers

When is Bhai Dooj 1941?
Bhai Dooj 1941 is on Wednesday 22 October 1941 in India.
How many days until Bhai Dooj 1941?
Bhai Dooj 1941 was 31065 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 1942?
Bhai Dooj 1942 is on Tuesday 10 November 1942.
Is the date of Bhai Dooj 1941 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
Sunrise7:26 AM
Sunset6:44 PM
Rahu Kaal1:05 PM - 2:30 PM
Abhijit12:42 PM - 1:28 PM
Full Panchang for this day

Bhai Dooj in other years

YearDateDay
19401 NovemberFridayView
194122 OctoberWednesdayThis page
194210 NovemberTuesdayView
194330 OctoberSaturdayView