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

Bhai Dooj 1946

Sunday 27 October 1946

29234 days ago

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When is Bhai Dooj 1946?
Bhai Dooj 1946 is on Sunday 27 October 1946 in India.
How many days until Bhai Dooj 1946?
Bhai Dooj 1946 was 29234 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 1947?
Bhai Dooj 1947 is on Friday 14 November 1947.
Is the date of Bhai Dooj 1946 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
YogaSaubhagya
KaranaKaulava
Sunrise6:29 AM
Sunset5:40 PM
Rahu Kaal4:16 PM - 5:40 PM
Abhijit11:42 AM - 12:27 PM
Full Panchang for this day

Bhai Dooj in other years

YearDateDay
19457 NovemberWednesdayView
194627 OctoberSundayThis page
194714 NovemberFridayView
19483 NovemberWednesdayView