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

Bhai Dooj 1957

Thursday 24 October 1957

25220 days ago

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Quick answers

When is Bhai Dooj 1957?
Bhai Dooj 1957 is on Thursday 24 October 1957 in India.
How many days until Bhai Dooj 1957?
Bhai Dooj 1957 was 25220 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 1958?
Bhai Dooj 1958 is on Wednesday 12 November 1958.
Is the date of Bhai Dooj 1957 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 Pratipada
NakshatraSwati
YogaPriti
KaranaBava
Sunrise6:27 AM
Sunset5:42 PM
Rahu Kaal1:29 PM - 2:53 PM
Abhijit11:42 AM - 12:27 PM
Full Panchang for this day

Bhai Dooj in other years

YearDateDay
19564 NovemberSundayView
195724 OctoberThursdayThis page
195812 NovemberWednesdayView
19592 NovemberMondayView