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

Bhai Dooj 1953

Sunday 8 November 1953

26665 days ago

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When is Bhai Dooj 1953?
Bhai Dooj 1953 is on Sunday 8 November 1953 in India.
How many days until Bhai Dooj 1953?
Bhai Dooj 1953 was 26665 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 1954?
Bhai Dooj 1954 is on Thursday 28 October 1954.
Is the date of Bhai Dooj 1953 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
YogaShobhana
KaranaBalava
Sunrise6:38 AM
Sunset5:31 PM
Rahu Kaal4:09 PM - 5:31 PM
Abhijit11:43 AM - 12:26 PM
Full Panchang for this day

Bhai Dooj in other years

YearDateDay
195220 OctoberMondayView
19538 NovemberSundayThis page
195428 OctoberThursdayView
195516 NovemberWednesdayView