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

Bhai Dooj 1961

Friday 10 November 1961

23741 days ago

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Quick answers

When is Bhai Dooj 1961?
Bhai Dooj 1961 is on Friday 10 November 1961 in India.
How many days until Bhai Dooj 1961?
Bhai Dooj 1961 was 23741 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 1962?
Bhai Dooj 1962 is on Tuesday 30 October 1962.
Is the date of Bhai Dooj 1961 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
YogaAtiganda
KaranaKaulava
Sunrise6:40 AM
Sunset5:30 PM
Rahu Kaal10:43 AM - 12:05 PM
Abhijit11:43 AM - 12:26 PM
Full Panchang for this day

Bhai Dooj in other years

YearDateDay
196022 OctoberSaturdayView
196110 NovemberFridayThis page
196230 OctoberTuesdayView
196318 NovemberMondayView