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

Bhai Dooj 1960

Saturday 22 October 1960

24125 days ago

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Quick answers

When is Bhai Dooj 1960?
Bhai Dooj 1960 is on Saturday 22 October 1960 in India.
How many days until Bhai Dooj 1960?
Bhai Dooj 1960 was 24125 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 1961?
Bhai Dooj 1961 is on Friday 10 November 1961.
Is the date of Bhai Dooj 1960 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
Sunrise6:26 AM
Sunset5:44 PM
Rahu Kaal9:15 AM - 10:40 AM
Abhijit11:42 AM - 12:27 PM
Full Panchang for this day

Bhai Dooj in other years

YearDateDay
19592 NovemberMondayView
196022 OctoberSaturdayThis page
196110 NovemberFridayView
196230 OctoberTuesdayView