Festival
India
Also: Bhau-beej, Bhai Phonta, Bhai Tika
India
Also: Bhau-beej, Bhai Phonta, Bhai TikaBhai Dooj 1949
Sunday 23 October 1949
28142 days ago
Quick answers
- When is Bhai Dooj 1949?
- Bhai Dooj 1949 is on Sunday 23 October 1949 in India.
- How many days until Bhai Dooj 1949?
- Bhai Dooj 1949 was 28142 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 1950?
- Bhai Dooj 1950 is on Saturday 11 November 1950.
- Is the date of Bhai Dooj 1949 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
KaranaBalava
Sunrise6:27 AM
Sunset5:43 PM
Rahu Kaal4:18 PM - 5:43 PM
Abhijit11:42 AM - 12:27 PM